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When a couple separates, they must decide on the care of their children. There are two laws and a host of legal concepts that deal with the issues in play. | When a couple separates, they must decide on the care of their children. There are two laws and a host of legal concepts that deal with the issues in play. | ||
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===Do I need a lawyer?=== | ===Do I need a lawyer?=== | ||
You are not required to retain a lawyer. It is highly advisable to obtain legal advice and representation where possible. If you go to Provincial Court, most court registries require you to take a free government-sponsored “Parenting After Separation” course before you can be heard by the court. Many people find the course to be very helpful in learning about the issues involved in a family dispute. For more on Provincial Court, see our information on [[Family Court ( | You are not required to retain a lawyer. It is highly advisable to obtain legal advice and representation where possible. If you go to Provincial Court, most court registries require you to take a free government-sponsored “Parenting After Separation” course before you can be heard by the court. Many people find the course to be very helpful in learning about the issues involved in a family dispute. For more on Provincial Court, see our information on [[Family Court (No. 110)|Family Court (no. 110)]]. | ||
===Are there options to avoid going to court?=== | ===Are there options to avoid going to court?=== | ||
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'''Collaborative practice''' is a kind of negotiation where you and the other party, along with your lawyers, agree to work together to resolve the problems arising from your separation without going to court. Collaborative practice often involves specialists who advise the parties about the child’s needs and how the child is experiencing their separation. | '''Collaborative practice''' is a kind of negotiation where you and the other party, along with your lawyers, agree to work together to resolve the problems arising from your separation without going to court. Collaborative practice often involves specialists who advise the parties about the child’s needs and how the child is experiencing their separation. | ||
For more on these options, see our information on [[Mediation and Collaborative | For more on these options, see our information on [[Mediation and Collaborative Practice (No. 111)|mediation and collaborative practice (no. 111)]]. | ||
===What can I do if the other parent won’t follow a court order?=== | ===What can I do if the other parent won’t follow a court order?=== | ||
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