Welcome, Separated and Divorced Parents

Location
Stittsville, ON, Canada 45.26-75.92
Meetups
12 so far
Members
87 Separated and Divorced Parents
Rating
The Ottawa Separated Parents Support Group 4.50 4.503
Meetup topics
Founded
March 26, 2008

Meet other local dad's and mom's who are transitioning through separation and divorce.

Discuss how to manage your separation, and improve communication while minimizing conflict with your ex-spouse. Grieving, learning, rebuilding. Managing anger and pain. Parenting in Separation.

Minimizing legal costs for separation and divorce. Information and tools as alternatives to litigation. Issues related to negotiating separation agreements, computing child and spousal support, access and custody agreements, and parenting plans. When to involve mediators or arbitrators. How litigation works, legal steps. How to select, instruct, manage, and communicate with your lawyer.

Meeting host is Eric Dormer (B.A.Sc., M.B.A.,Paralegal Diploma), a Divorce Coach, Mediator, member of the OAFM, and founder of DivorceCOMPASS.ca.

He experienced his own family breakup then went through the Ontario Family Law legal process for 3 years. He now has joint custody of his 3 sons, and they spend half time with him and half with their mom. Eric is very committed to co-parenting, keeping both parents involved with their children after divorce.

What members are saying

“ The sharing was very candid and personal. Everyone is so supportive. It was as if there was an instant common bond of understanding. We asked questions and shared advice. ... ”

—Irene

“ Each meeting I attend I learn very useful information. The moral support of hearing from others in a similar situation is wonderful. ”

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Our Sponsors

DivorceCOMPASS.ca Referral Network Inc.

DivorceCOMPASS.ca provides professional speakers, and material.

What's new?

  • Nov 9
    • New member
      Lucas
      “I am hoping to find some help and discuss issues I am going through with this recent separation.”
  • Nov 8
    • New member
      Lisa
      “I joined this group to surround myself with others who are going through the same thing I am. I thought this would help me with some copping skills on how to deal with my separation. I feel lost and alone sometimes and hope to make some friends.”
  • Oct 25
    • New member
      Bella
      “I'm very much looking forward to meeting others who are currently sharing my experience, and are interested in sharing their journey !”
  • Oct 17
    • New member
      Pierre
      “Talking with friends about their experiences as separated parents has been extremely helpful to me. I would welcome the opportunity to meet new people with stories to share.”
  • Sep 26
    • New member
      Heather B.
      “Find others in this same rocky boat and maybe even enjoy it.”
  • Sep 23
    • New member
      tammy
      “I have been seperated for 21/2 years and I would like to meet others who are in simular situations”
  • Sep 15
    • New member
      Diane
      “I have been separated for 3 months now and have 5 children that I have custody of. After 17 years of marriage I never expected to be separated, but it happened. I hope to find support and advice in this group.”
  • Sep 7
    • New member
      Jason
      “newly divorced, looking for support”
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