Three things that do not belong in family court

Published on October 15, 2019, by Hon. Sherrill Ellsworth (RET). Three types of parental decision-making issues should not be brought to court.

Decisions for co-parents

• Child activity decisions should be made by co-parents, not judges.
• Parents should not go to court for every minor parenting schedule change.
• Philosophical parenting decisions draw on parents’ upbringing, experiences, expectations, and reading.

An alternative to court

CoParenter is recommended as an alternative for resolving co-parenting issues. CoParenter has resolved thousands of issues on its app. Through GetHelp, co-parents can request an on-demand coParenter Professional to help resolve an issue and draft an agreement. Judge Ellsworth retired to focus on making courts more accessible, effective, and efficient for families.

Guidance and contact

LawCoachBC provides free, personalized guidance to help clients through separation or divorce. LawCoachBC is located at 260-800 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC V6Z 2C5. Contact LawCoachBC by telephone at 604-660-9870.