Leanne's Divorcing Well podcast: Unique challenges facing divorced dads

While divorced mothers are often viewed in a favourable light, society frequently stigmatizes divorced dads as "deadbeats" who have abandoned their children — emotionally, financially or both.

On a recent episode of Divorcing Well, I spoke with Tracy Poizner, a parenting coach who works exclusively with divorced dads. She says that many fathers are "sailing without a rudder" trying to parent their children post-divorce because they don't have access to the same support resources available to women.

We discuss some of the challenges dads face following a divorce, particularly in cases involving high-conflict dynamics and parental alienation. Tracy provides some great advice on how dads can achieve success and satisfaction in their family life and make the highest possible impact in their child’s world.

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How to avoid scheduling conflicts with your co-parent during the holidays

For divorced parents who don't have a formal parenting plan or separation agreement addressing parenting time on the holidays, these occasions can become a great source of conflict. 

Holiday traditions, nostalgic feelings, and fear of losing quality time with children make it increasingly challenging to agree on how the holidays will be shared, writes family law lawyer Alyssa Warias in a recent post.

She says it's important that parents give themselves enough time to negotiate a holiday parenting schedule that works best for their family. This will help avoid last-minute disputes and the uncertainty that comes with having a judge determine the parenting schedule.

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Please say hello to Sweta Panchal, family law clerk at Mills & Mills LLP

Sweta Panchal is a law clerk in Mills & Mills LLP's Family Law Group. providing essential support to our busy team of family lawyers.

Sweta graduated from the University of Waterloo, with an Honours B.A. degree in legal studies and a minor in peace and conflict studies. 

She has also spent time volunteering with a sexual assault centre.

If you would like to reach out to Sweta, you can contact her here.