Family Services
I'm Separating, Now What?
We understand separation/divorce is often an unfamiliar and complicated process. If you feel confused or unsure on which steps to take, you are not alone. We have compiled a step-by-step process to help guide our clients navigating this difficult time.
Living options
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Until housing decisions are made you may find yourself cohabitating with your now ex-partner temporarily or long-term.​​
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How can you live together?
- Enforcing boundaries is a helpful and healthy way to navigate living arrangements and can involve you and your former partner discussing rules around space, finances (starting to separate finances/bills/apple accounts/phones/car), meals, and time with kids.​​​​
Physical Space:
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Decide on separate sleeping arrangements (who sleeps where).
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Define personal spaces (e.g., one person uses the living room in the evening, the other in the morning).
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Time & Privacy:
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Set expectations for shared spaces—when and how you’ll use the kitchen, living room, or bathroom.
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Discuss how to handle visitors, including friends and family.
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Parenting Time:
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If you have kids, create a schedule that mirrors post-separation custody arrangements.
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Avoid confusing children by being overly affectionate or giving mixed signals.
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Shared Accounts and Finances:
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Decide how you’ll divide shared expenses (e.g., utilities, rent/mortgage, groceries).
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Keep a spreadsheet to track expenses.
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Consider shared Apple accounts, subscriptions, etc. and negotiate how they will split/closed.
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Reach out to friends and family for support
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Friends & Family:
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Let trusted people know what’s happening so they can offer support.
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Find a safe space (a friend’s house, a gym, or a coffee shop) to decompress.
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Legal advice
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Consult a lawyer—many offer free 30-minute sessions.
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Get clarity on custody, assets, and legal separation vs. divorce.
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We offer mediation services and can connect you with a lawyer trained mediator.
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Counselling & therapy:​
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We offer different therapy services tailored to your needs in navigating separation.​
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Co-Parenting Therapy
Separation is hard—but parenting doesn’t have to be. Co-parenting therapy helps parents work together with respect and care, even through big changes. We support you in creating a positive, consistent experience and schedule for your children by improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating challenges as a team.
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High-Conflict Family Therapy
When emotions run high and communication breaks down, it can feel overwhelming. High-conflict family therapy offers a safe space to slow things down, understand each other better, and start rebuilding trust. Whether you're facing divorce, custody challenges, or long-standing tension, we’re here to help your family find steadier ground.
Reunification Therapy
Sometimes distance—emotional or physical—can grow between a parent and child. Reunification therapy gently supports the healing process, helping families reconnect with empathy, patience, and care. Our goal is to create a safe path forward, where trust can grow and relationships can thrive again.
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Contact
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