Kitchen Table Negotiations – What to know
There are many different options for resolving matters between spouses when they are parting ways. Some people choose to work ...
Family Law Mediation Saskatchewan: When Talking It Out Isn’t Enough
One morning, I had ordered an Uber to the office at Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation — a reminder of ...
Disciplining Children: Where Canadian Criminal Law Draws the Line
I am a parent of two teenagers, so this topic resonates with me. If you are a recent immigrant to ...
OurFamilyWizard: A Smart Tool for Collaborative Divorce and Co-Parenting Success
Modern co-parenting is challenging enough with keeping track of schedules, appointments, and ongoing communication can quickly become overwhelming. The OurFamilyWizard ...
Why a Prenup Isn’t a Sign of Mistrust: It’s a Tool for Protection and Clarity
When people get married, the conversations before are often about love, dreams of the future, and goals. Other conversations are ...
Now Open in Martensville: Legal Support for Families
We’re excited to announce the opening of our new office in Martensville, Saskatchewan! Located at 50 Baycroft Drive, this new ...
Proud Recipients of WESK’s Growth & Innovation Award
Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation Honoured with WESK Growth & Innovation Award 2025 We’re thrilled to share that Panko Collaborative ...
Who Gets to Keep the Dog After a Separation?
Pets are deeply valued companions and many people consider their furry friends as family members. When relationships end, deciding who ...
Divorce, Maher, and Islamic Marriage in Saskatchewan
Getting Divorced in Saskatchewan To get divorced in Saskatchewan, the process typically begins with filing a Petition for Divorce at ...
A New USASK Micro-Credential Taught by Charmaine Panko, K.C.
The University of Saskatchewan is now offering a micro-credential course designed to strengthen conflict resolution and communication skills in the ...
Independent Adoption in Saskatchewan: A Guide for Families
Adoption is a profound journey that can bring immense joy and transformation to families. In Saskatchewan, one pathway to adoption ...
Understanding Child Support in Saskatchewan
Child support is a responsibility and obligation that was legislated to help ensure children receive financial support after their parents ...
Panko Collaborative Law and Mediation Honoured as Excellence Awardee for Family Law Firm of the Year
We’re honoured to share that Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation has been named a finalist for Family Law Firm of ...
Uncontested Divorce in Saskatchewan: Cost-Effective & Stress-Free Divorce
Divorce doesn’t have to be a lengthy, expensive, or emotionally draining process. For couples who agree on key aspects of ...
Charmaine Panko, K.C., Featured on The Three Wisemen of Divorce Podcast
We’re excited to share that Charmaine Panko, K.C., was recently featured on The Three Wisemen of Divorce: Money, Psych & ...
Parenting Time & Decision-Making: New Terms for Custody and Access
In 2020, changes to the Divorce Act affected the way courts addressed parenting arrangements after separation and divorce. The former ...
Divorce in Saskatchewan: Legal Steps, Challenges & Collaborative Solutions
Divorce is a significant life transition, and understanding the divorce process in Saskatchewan is essential for ensuring a smoother experience ...
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence: Safe & Together Training in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in Canada, a challenge that affects countless families across the ...
Creating Parenting Plans in Saskatchewan: Reducing Co-Parenting Conflict for the New Year
As the New Year begins, many of us set resolutions to improve our lives, whether through healthier habits, stronger relationships, ...
Understanding ‘Divorce Day’: Insights and Collaborative Solutions
The first working Monday of the new year has become known in legal circles as ‘Divorce Day.’ This year, ‘Divorce ...
Christmas and Co-Parenting: Taking the Conflict Out of Co-Parenting at Christmas
The holiday season is a magical time filled with traditions, celebrations, and cherished family moments. However, for separated or divorced ...
Estate Planning as Co-Parents: Secure Your Children’s Future
Co-parenting is a complex and dynamic journey that requires collaboration, communication, and shared responsibility. One critical yet often overlooked aspect ...
The Benefits of Collaborative Divorce: Guidance from Saskatoon Divorce Lawyers
Divorce is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be a drawn-out, adversarial battle in court. If the idea of ...
Book Club: Children are Resilient
Understanding Resilience: What Does It Really Mean for Children in Divorce? When discussing children and divorce, one word that often ...
Mandatory Early Dispute Resolution: What Does Participation in Mediation Look Like?
Mediation is one option for Mandatory Early Family Dispute Resolution. Though mediation isn't mandatory, it is one of the mandatory ...
Co-Parenting Plans for Success
Navigating the complexities of co-parenting can be challenging, but with a well-structured co-parenting plan, you can create a stable and ...
Benefits of Mediation Compared to Litigation
When facing a legal dispute, choosing mediation over litigation offers numerous advantages, especially for resolving issues in a more efficient ...
Common Law Separation in Saskatchewan: Legal Rights, Property Division, and Support
In Saskatchewan, the dynamics of family law are evolving to accommodate the diverse ways people form and dissolve relationships. Common ...
Grey Divorce: Separation After 50
Divorce can be challenging at any stage of life, but for those going through a 'grey divorce'—a term referring to ...
Family Law in Saskatchewan: What You Need to Know
If you are embarking on a family law journey, you likely have many questions and concerns. It can feel overwhelming, ...
Why Attending the Ex is Not a Section 7 Expense (Sorry!)
Understanding Special And Extraordinary Expenses During Summer Holidays Summer with children is full of fun activities, many of which impact ...
Probate: Being an Executor Who is Prepared for a Smooth Estate Administration
Preparing for Probate An estate executor is the person named in your last will and testament and is the person ...
What You Need to Know about Child Support
Whether parents stay together or separate, they are financially responsible for their children. When parents separate and divorce, parental financial ...
Ten Tips For Separating And Divorcing People
Separating and Divorcing The decision to separate and divorce is a difficult one, and the process can be stressful. You ...
Protecting Your Future: The Importance of Prenuptial Agreements in Modern Marriages
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement? A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that details what assets each party brings to ...
How Are Parenting Arrangements Affected by Parental Relocation in Saskatchewan?
Can Parents Have Joint Decision Making in Saskatchewan if They Don't Live in the Same Place? Suppose the parents live ...
At What Age Do You Stop Paying for Child Support in Saskatchewan?
When Can Someone Stop Paying Child Support in Saskatchewan? It's sometimes said that parents never stop raising a child, even ...
What Is Common Law Separation?
What Is a Common Law Marriage in Saskatchewan? Saskatchewan law defines a common law spousal relationship as when a couple ...
Can I Empty My Bank Account Before a Divorce?
What Will Happen if I Empty My Bank Account Before a Divorce? The answer is: it depends. Family property is ...
How to Divide Property and Assets in a Canadian Divorce
How Are Property and Assets Divided in a Divorce in Canada? Divorce has been identified as one of life's most ...
Can Someone Terminate their Parental “Rights”?
What Does "Terminate Parental Rights" Mean? When someone is wanting to have another parent’s “rights” terminated, they are asking the ...
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Saskatchewan?
What Could a Divorce Cost in Saskatchewan? There's not a one-size-fits-all answer to that question, unfortunately. Every marriage is unique, ...
Mediation Tips for Divorcing Couples
What Is Mediation? When people think of divorce, they often think of courtroom scenes with angry spouses battling each other ...
What Is a Separation Agreement?
When someone is wanting a divorce in Saskatchewan they will generally begin with negotiating a separation agreement. This is a ...
Do Grandparents Have Rights?
Questions about grandparents' rights can surface in various situations involving families that have divorced and those that haven't. But the ...
Varying a Child Support Order
Once a divorce is finalized in Saskatchewan that includes a child support order, people may think nothing can be done ...
Having your Children living primarily with you in Saskatchewan
What Parenting Arrangements are Available in Saskatchewan? One of the most important decisions in a divorce is how to handle ...
The Collaborative Divorce: Benefits of this Process
Have you heard of Collaborative Divorce? If not, this episode is for you! It's an alternative to litigation and going ...
What Are Grounds for Divorce in Saskatchewan?
3 Legal Reasons for Divorce Your relationship hasn’t been working for a while, and it’s become clear that you and ...
What Are Section 7 Child Support Expenses?
Understanding Special and Extraordinary Expenses and How They Affect Child Support One of the most important considerations when a couple ...
J’s Story
We were not technically together when my daughter was born. When my co-parent got pregnant, I started paying support right ...
G’s Story
It wasn’t expected. There wasn’t another person, we tried to communicate, we went to counselling. It just came down to: ...
D’s Story
I am constantly surprised by the new things I teach myself and learn. Decorating, buying my own furniture, and sorting ...
T’s Story
I’ve been treated as an adult since I was young, so I’ve always felt involved and heard in all kinds ...
How Do We Separate and Divorce?
In this video, Charmaine Panko talks about the process and options for separation and divorce. Learn the steps to ensure ...
C’s Story
When we separated, our daughter was two and a half years old. At the beginning of the separation process, I ...
The Top 5 Things to Know if you are Preparing your Own Application for Divorce
Most separating spouses desire an amicable divorce. Many hope that this can be achieved quickly, efficiently, and preferably without the ...





















































