Custody

Chantelle Lefebvre

Domestic Violence in Family Law

The interplay between family law and domestic violence is something family law lawyers regularly deal with.

Chantelle Lefebvre

Reducing the Effects of Conflict on Children in High Conflict Separations

Divorce and separation can be a very stressful time for parents, and for children. It is normal for children to feel grief over the loss...

Chantelle Lefebvre

'Pathogenic Parenting' - What Is It?

If you hang around courtrooms or like to read about the latest in mental health and parenting, you may have heard the term ‘pathogenic...

Chantelle Lefebvre

Sesame Street and Divorce

Yes, you read that title correctly. Sesame Street and Divorce in the same sentence. I’m not referring to an adult version of Sesame...

Chantelle Lefebvre

Wait... My Kids Can Have A Lawyer Too?!

The short answer to this question is yes! Children who are the subjects of family law proceedings can have their own lawyers. The...

Chantelle Lefebvre

The Child's Voice in Legal Proceedings - Part 2

In the last issue, we discussed the importance of including a child’s voice in custody and access disputes. In this issue, we will...

Chantelle Lefebvre

When Can A Child Decide Where They Legally Want To Live?

The issue of where a child should live following a divorce or separation is a common one. Parents constantly tell me that their child is...