by Michael Butterfield on March 13th, 2016
Negotiation occurs when two parties communicate to resolve a problem. It is based on the principal of “give and take”, and an assumption that both parties have equal decision making capabilities. People negotiate things every day. When you barter the price for something you wish to buy, you are negotiating….
by Michael Butterfield on May 16th, 2015
Shared parenting provides longterm stability and better health. However, Many divorced parents worry that having children shuttle between homes can be stressful for their children. However, a newly released Swedish study of of nearly 150,000 tweens and teens has found that children with a shared parenting arrangment actually cope better than…
by Michael Butterfield on April 26th, 2015
MYTH #1. ” Mothers always get custody of the children.” TRUTH: Joint Custody/Guardianship is the most common arrangement when the parents are separated. This may not mean equal parenting time, but both parents will be involved in making major decisions for their children. MYTH #2. “I have to fight to…
by Michael Butterfield on April 11th, 2015
When Child protection agency removed parents from the home, instead of kids, locals applauded innovative decision. When children are at risk in their homes, within the Misipawistik First Nation, their parents will be removed rather than the children. In most jurisdictions, children are the ones who are removed from homes…
by Michael Butterfield on April 9th, 2015
CHILD SUPPORT MYTHS DE-BUNKED: MYTH #1. “My one night stand got pregnant-she told me she was on the pill. She can’t come after me for child support.” TRUTH: Every parent has financial responsibility for their children, regardless of how they were conceived. Every child has the right to be supported….