Grief Support Group

Grief Support Group Written by: Pam Gillingham WHAT IS IT AND WHY IS IT NEEDED? A grief support group provides its members with a safe, non-judgemental holding space where each member receives and gives support and connection with others who have lost loved ones. It...

Spousal Maintenance

Spousal Maintenance Written by: Trudi Bisset Unpacking spousal maintenance Spouses owe each other a duty of support and this may continue after divorce. It can be defined in one of two ways: Ongoing Spousal Maintenance or Rehabilitative Spousal Maintenance....

Parental Responsibilities and Rights

Parental Responsibilities and Rights Written by: Trudi Bisset Co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights The Act defines “parental responsibilities and rights” as being either “full” or “specific”. Parental responsibilities and rights include the care of the...

Maintenance for Children

Maintenance for Children Written by: Trudi Bisset Maintenance of children The financial support of children is the legal and moral duty of both parents, regardless of whether or not they were ever married. Such a duty of support is based on the following: A...