At Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation, we are committed to providing you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate your legal challenges with confidence. Below are resources designed to help you better understand the separation and divorce process and empower you to make informed decisions.

CommonSense Separation Course

The CommonSense Separation Course
This 10-module course is designed to help you make informed decisions throughout the separation and divorce process in Saskatchewan. We understand that this journey can be overwhelming and confusing, but the CommonSense Separation Course simplifies it all for you.

In clear, simple language, this course walks you through the steps of separation and divorce, ensuring that you can make the best choices for yourself and your family. Here’s what you get:

• Immediate access to all course materials after registration.
• Lifetime access to the content, which is regularly updated as legal processes evolve.
• The confidence to make decisions that support your family’s future.

Whether you’re just starting or already navigating the separation process, this course is an invaluable resource.

eBook: The Five Secrets of a Successful Separation

The Five Secrets of a Successful Separation
Are you worried about how to start your separation? Do you want to approach it in a way that ensures long-term success for you and your family?

Our eBook, The Five Secrets of a Successful Separation, provides practical insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate this challenging time. With these five secrets, you’ll be able to manage the emotional, legal, and financial aspects of your separation with clarity and peace of mind.

Get your copy today to learn how to set the foundation for a smoother and more successful separation.

Articles and Blogs

1. The Benefits of Collaborative Divorce: Guidance from Saskatoon Divorce Lawyers
Discover how collaborative law offers a peaceful alternative to litigation, keeping families out of court and focused on peaceful solutions.
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2. Co-Parenting Plans For Success
Learn strategies for maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship, focusing on minimizing conflict and supporting your children’s emotional well-being.
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3. The Structure of a Collaborative Process Team 
Explains the concept of a collaborative team in family law, detailing the different roles of team members, including lawyers, financial experts, and mental health professionals, who work together to help families navigate separation and divorce without going to court.
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Recommended Books and Podcasts

1. Collaborative Divorce by Pauline Tesler and Peggy Thompson
A guide on how the collaborative divorce process helps couples navigate separation without stepping into a courtroom.
Purchase on Amazon.ca

2. Putting Kids First in Divorce: How to Reduce Conflict, Preserve Relationships and Protect Children During and After Divorce by High Integrity Divorce Professionals
A guide that offers parents practical strategies and insights to prioritize their children’s well-being and maintain cooperative relationships during and after divorce.
Purchase on Amazon.ca

3. Podcast: Divorced and Done
This podcast offers practical advice on navigating the emotional and legal complexities of divorce, providing insights from experts and personal stories to help you move forward. Listen to their episode with Charmaine Panko where they discuss Collaborative Law.
Listen on Spotify

4. Our Family in Two Homes Workbooks
The Our Family in Two Homes Workbook is a resource our lawyers offer that helps you create effective co-parenting plans, improve communication, and make family-focused decisions to ensure a smoother transition to living in two homes.

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External Resources

1. Legal Aid Saskatchewan
Legal Aid Saskatchewan offers services for individuals needing additional legal support.

2. Family Law Saskatchewan | PLEA
Access resources, tools, and information about family law in Saskatchewan.

3. Dispute Resolution Reference Guide | Government of Canada
Provides guidelines and best practices for developing parenting arrangements after separation or divorce.

4. Family Law Information Centre | Government of Saskatchewan
Provides public information on a range of family law issues, including parenting arrangements, child and spousal support, and division of family property.

5. Federal Child Support Look-Up | Government of Canada
This child support table look-up will help you find the base amount of child support.

6. Support Calculator | MySupportCalculator.ca
Basic child and spousal support calculator trusted by judges and lawyers.

7. Helping Your Child and Divorce Article | HelpGuide.org
Provides practical advice for parents on how to support their children during and after a divorce.

8. Helping Kids, Teens and Parents Deal With a Family Breakup | Families Change
Provides information and support for families navigating separation and divorce, with guides and tools for parents, children, and teens.

9. Family Law Fact Sheets | Government of Canada
Offers a collection of research reports on family law, covering topics such as parenting arrangements, child support, spousal support, and the impact of separation and divorce on families.

10. Re-Imagine Family Law Blog
Promotes non-adversarial approaches to resolving family law matters to help families navigate separation and divorce with minimal conflict.

11. Co-Parenting with Purpose | Divorce and Children
Provides resources, guidance, and support to help parents navigate the challenges of separation and divorce while prioritizing the well-being and emotional health of their children.

12. Common Law Relationships | Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan 
Explores the legal status and rights of common law partners in the province.

13. Marital Status | Government of Canada 
Explains how to update your marital status for tax purposes, outlining when and how to notify the CRA about changes.

14. Family Property Act | Government of Saskatchewan 
Provides guidelines on child support, explaining how support amounts are determined, the legal responsibilities of parents, and the processes for calculating, enforcing, and adjusting child support payments.

15. Family Law Information Centre | Government of Saskatchewan 
Offers resources and services related to legal matters, family law, and justice programs across the province.

16. About the Team | Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan 
Explains the concept of a collaborative team in family law, detailing the different roles of team members, including lawyers, financial experts, and mental health professionals, who work together to help families navigate separation and divorce without going to court.

If you have questions or need further support, contact us today. Our Client Experience Manager, Robert Braid, is here to ensure that you feel supported and well-informed. Robert’s role is to guide you through the process, answer any questions, and ensure you have the resources you need at every step of your journey. We are dedicated to helping you navigate your legal matter with care and confidence.

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