Schedules & transitions
Working through the practical details of exchanges, holidays, activities and the routines that connect a child’s week.
CHILD-FOCUSED. PRACTICAL. CONSIDERED.
Steady ground
for children
through separation.
Practical support for the everyday work of parenting after separation—keeping children’s needs in view when decisions feel difficult.
In development · Enquiries welcome
Clearer communicationPractical parenting routinesA focus on children
THE EVERYDAY DETAILS MATTER
Make the parenting plan
work in everyday life.
Parenting coordination focuses on implementing an existing parenting plan or order. Midline’s proposed approach brings structure to recurring disagreements, with attention to each family’s circumstances.
Communication & decisions
Creating a more structured way to exchange information, clarify an issue and consider workable options.
Consistency for children
Keeping children’s developmental needs and daily experience at the centre of the conversation.
FOR PARENTS
Different homes.
Different schedules.
The same child in mind.
There is no single picture of parenting after separation.
Children may live mainly in one home, spend different amounts of time with each parent, or follow arrangements that change as they grow. Parenting coordination does not presume a 50/50 schedule.
The starting point is your existing arrangement, your child’s needs and the issues that need attention—not an expectation that every family should look the same.
Your questions, answered ↓FOR LAWYERS & FAMILY PROFESSIONALS
Practical support
after the plan is made.
An approach designed around implementation.
Midline is being developed to support families navigating recurring parenting issues within an established plan or order. Enquiries about the proposed service and future referral arrangements are welcome.
Scope, suitability and any decision-making authority will need to be confirmed for each matter. Parenting coordination cannot guarantee agreement, prevent litigation or replace the court’s role.
Discuss a future referral ↗EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
A foundation in education,
law and dispute resolution.
Our educational and professional background combines legal and education degrees with mediation training and nearly 20 years of family-law experience.
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
YORK UNIVERSITY
Dispute Resolution Certificate
School of Continuing StudiesYORK UNIVERSITY
Certificate in Family Mediation
In progressLEGAL EDUCATION SOCIETY OF ALBERTA
Family Arbitration
LEGAL EDUCATION SOCIETY OF ALBERTA
Mediation of Family & Divorce Conflicts
Completion of the family mediation certificate is planned before the parenting coordination service opens. The service remains in development while its scope and professional requirements are confirmed.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Common questions.
Does this require a 50/50 parenting schedule?
No. The approach is based on the family’s existing parenting arrangement. Equal parenting time is not a prerequisite or a promised outcome.
Is Midline accepting appointments?
Not yet. Parenting coordination is in development. You are welcome to enquire about the proposed service, but an enquiry does not establish a professional engagement or reserve an appointment.
Can a parenting coordinator make decisions?
Any decision-making authority depends on the applicable legal framework and the agreement or order governing the appointment. The scope must be clarified before work begins.
Is this legal advice or representation?
No. Midline is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or representation. Parents should obtain independent legal advice about their rights, obligations and any proposed agreement.
Will parenting coordination keep us out of court?
No outcome can be guaranteed. The aim is to provide a structured way to address practical parenting issues. Some matters may still require legal advice or a court’s involvement.