The Divorce Survival Guide
Divorce is a challenge, especially when the decision to divorce is one-sided. Even if the decision is mutual, the range of emotions that come with it can still be intense. Anger. Anxiety. Denial. Depression. Guilt. Resentment. Sadness. Shock. For some, there might even be joy and happiness. Here are a few simple strategies to help you not only survive, but even thrive after divorce. I want you to be open to the idea that even if divorce is the worst possible thing you can imagine right now that things will become much better.Take a Deep BreathWhen a relationship ends,[...]
Creating New Traditions with Children After Divorce
Create new traditions with children on the cheap. Chances are finances are now tighter now. So, here are a few suggestions for you and your children. Feel free to share some other traditions at the bottom of this blog.Christmas CardGoogle “Merry Christmas Coloring Page”. Encourage your children to create a card for Christmas for the other parent. First, its fun and cheap. Secondly, children generally identify with both parents.When you encourage them to do something nice for the other parent it makes your children feel extra special.It helps them to know both of their parents can still be[...]
Dangerous Trends Your Children Face
Children have many challenges in today’s connected world. This is compounded when dealing with divorcing parents, stepparents, step-siblings, moving, changing schools, split parenting arrangements and more. More frequently, I am hearing about teenage children having extreme anxiety and outright refusing to go to school. I sense that the trend is becoming a chronic problem—that it continues to get worse. I have googled “Alberta High School Drop Out Rates” and it appears the drop-out rates are declining. Though I hope the statistics are correct, I seriously doubt that they are. To help educate parents with the challenges their children face,[...]
Fingerprinting and Background Check Resources
Topics to answer every question related to Fingerprinting, Background Checks, and Legal Name Changes.
Legal Name Change Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How does fingerprinting work for a Legal Name Change? Answer: The fingerprinting agency takes the Applicant’s fingerprints electronically and submits them to the RCMP instantly using secure online transmission. The RCMP processes the fingerprints and then mails the results directly to the Applicant by ordinary mail. The RCMP will not courier the results to the Applicant. Question: How long will it take for the Applicant to get their results? Answer: Normally, the Applicant receives the results within 2 to 3 weeks if they have NO criminal record or 1 to 3 months if they DO have a criminal record. The[...]
Unclassified fingerprints
How do I get a police clearance if my fingerprints are unclassified? There are many reasons why your fingerprints may be of poor quality or unclassified. They include: PHYSICAL REASONS: You have lots of wrinkles; Your fingerprint ridges are worn due to the type of work that you do; Your fingerprints are illegible due to medical condition; Your hands are very sweaty and cause your fingerprints to smudge easily; Your hands are very dry; Due to deformity, it was difficult to take clear fingerprints; or You have scars or missing fingers. TECHNICAL REASONS Not enough pressure was applied (fingerprint[...]
