Audra discusses how to best prepare yourself and assist your lawyer with the management of your case to try to ensure the best outcome. She also provides important helpful tips for your self care in this process. Audra is a firm believer in the mediation and… …Read Full Post
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Planning for the future of a co-parenting relationship
As originally published in BarTalk on October 1st, 2017 Written by Anahita Tajadod PARENT COORDINATORS AND CHILD SPECIALISTS Having to co-parent children with your former partner may be one of the toughest challenges you have to deal with after separation. After all, it is likely due in… …Read Full Post
Specialized Mediation – A commitment to empowerment; generating options and safeguarding the right to choose
One of the main advantages of the legal system is its structure, its predictability and, some would argue, its certainty. One of the main disadvantages of the legal system is its structure –the procedural and substantive constraints of a formal adjudicative system. One size does… …Read Full Post
Guidelines to best practices for BC family lawyers and clients in family law matters
As a family lawyer practicing in Kelowna, I strive for best practices for BC family lawyers. I am frequently struck by the lack of civility in family matters (by both the professionals and parties involved). The human condition is complicated and emotions run high when… …Read Full Post
BC Divorce & Separation: Positive options for family law
Family lawyers in BC now have an obligation to present positive legal options for families outside of the litigation process. These options work to resolve family law issues such as separation, divorce, parenting arrangements and child or spousal support. They include mediation, arbitration, collaborative law,… …Read Full Post
Positive Parenting Arrangements During the Summer Holidays
Summer is the time of year children look forward to the most. Remember being in school and counting down the days to summer? Two months of sleeping in, no homework, playing with friends, swimming, skateboarding, bike riding, visits to the cottage; campfires; slurpees, ice cream, watermelon,… …Read Full Post
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law
By Audra Bayer There is a legal cultural shift that began in British Columbia as a result of The Family Law Act coming into force on March 18, 2013. This shift is a direct result of The Family Law Act requiring lawyers to assist their clients whenever appropriate… …Read Full Post

