Our parenting time lawyers in Vancouver know high conflict cases are unfortunately all too common. We often tell parents it is “now or never” to get started on a child focused approach to settling their case. However, in cases where parents can’t reach a solution themselves early intervention by:
- our Parenting Time Lawyers In Vancouver
- together with orders by BC judges and
- therapy from Vancouver parenting time psychologists, and BC parenting time counsellors and therapists;
can lead to rapid progress towards diffusing the anger and redirecting parents to become child focused. Our Vancouer office is located at Hastings and Burrard.
Vancouver Parenting Time Solutions Reduce Conflict and Improve Skills
In high conflict cases what extra steps can a court take to promote the best interests of a child?
Can the court or Vancouver parenting time lawyers in Vancouver encourage parents to obtain skills to reduce their anger and increase their parenting capacity? The answer is YES.
Our parenting time lawyers In Vancouver and our offices in Kelowna, Fort St John and Surrey summarize some key expert recommendations the BC Supreme Court followed in the recent case of K.R.Y. v. P.J.P.T to get parents locked in a high conflict dispute free from their negative entrenched positions.
The court endorsed parenting skills counselling for the father as well as parenting skills training. Our parenting time lawyers in Vancouver recommend all parents avail themselves of support and training in parenting capacity techniques to become even better parents.
[19] I am satisfied that the respondent, particularly with T.’s assistance, is able to minster to E.’s physical needs. I am less certain, in light of his past behaviour, that he is able to act like an adult and less in his own self-interest when she is in his care. That said, I am impressed by the insight he has expressed in his materials and by his action in seeking help for his anger issues. I also note that he has already booked appointments under the supervision of Dr. Ferrari and that he has registered for the S.T.E.P. program effective September 24, 2015.
Here is a synopsis of what the STEP program does from their official website and the link to registration
Being a great parent means being caring and committed, and setting long-term goals to be the best parent you can be for your child. At the STEP program, we can help get you there: become more attuned your children’s feelings and behavior, learn strategies for developing your child-self esteem and confidence, and learn positive parenting approach to understanding and raising your children.
Topics covered by the STEP programs include:
- Mutual respect
- Misbehaviour
- Problem solving
- Age-appropriate discipline
- Cooperation
- Self-esteem
- And more.
Typically groups run for six week. Child-minding and snacks are provided.
The STEP program is offered for parents who have children that fall in three separate age groups:
STEP 0-6: children age 0-6
STEP 7-12: for children age 6-12
Raising Teens without Battles: teenagers.
Does a child’s views matter and how do you determine them?
The court also took into account the views of the child in the case. A child’s views are entitled to consideration but do not automatically govern the result. The views of a child depend on the age and capacity of the child and also take into account influence, alignment alienation and estrangement amongst many other factors.
Typically what is understood when one refers to the ‘views of the child’ are the child’s verbal statements. These may be consistent or inconsistent with a child’s true feelings, as children are highly susceptible to certain influences, particularly individuals as important to them as their parents. A more comprehensive understanding of a child’s views would consider not only their verbal statements but also other sources of information such as the behavioural observations from the parent-child interactions, and reports from others where appropriate.
High conflict child parenting time dispute cases require early action and the skilled assistance of our MacLean Law parenting time lawyers in Vancouver. Contact us at 604-602-9000.
