Hello Canadian Parents!

[matthew]

The J3479 Statement - Reimbursement for Failure to Exercise Time (Statement E2) is interesting, I don't believe we have that here in BC.

I've met with Family Justice before and have papers ready to go now. I'm mainly waiting to meet with a lawyer to review them but it's good to see what other methods may be available.

Thanks for the info.

Matthew

[SRivers]

I know Canada's Children's Act is pretty much the same across all the provinces in that it is "In the Child's best interests". Even if you are unable to find the form, it might still exist in BC?

You most certainly have a case if your ex is not allowing you to have parenting time with your boy, because it is not in his best interests, any judge will/would scold her royally for that. Good luck!

[canuck]

The tools could be very helpful as it's difficult to keep track & relay everything properly, when you're denied time with your kids.

However, if it's going to cost me, the user, then I believe it won't be too successful as there are too many single parents who simply can't afford it; even at $60/mth. I remember initially after separation needing to cut back on every single unessential service & every dollar spent came down to "need" vs. "want" & I can promise you, when it comes down to that, there is very little that is classified as "need". There was zero room to have paid for something like this.

I totally agree with the suggestion of having it free for users... & lawyers (or other advertisers) paying for advertising. And/or adding a "donation" button for when people get back on their feet. Also, if what you develop is good enough, lawyers will refer clients to use these tools.

[matthew]

The idea of providing the service at no cost resonates with me for many of the same reasons expressed. I can't promise this will be the case but we'll definitely explore our options.

[SRivers]

Perhaps go a different route? Lawyers and counsel? Sell it to them. They are after all the documenters

[HatesCheaters]

As I said, if it is a free service for parents and you allow lawyers, mediatiors, pension actuaries, home appraisers, and everyone else who profits from divorce to buy ads on the site, then it should defray your costs. Else most will people who are struggling to get through this crisis and paying these insane bills will just resort to pen and paper IMHO.

[matthew]

Yep, I can relate. We are hashing out a balance on making it available to as many parents who can benefit from the service as possible.

In terms of how the service could personally benefit you, what would be really helpful?

Originally Posted by HatesCheaters

As I said, if it is a free service for parents and you allow lawyers, mediatiors, pension actuaries, home appraisers, and everyone else who profits from divorce to buy ads on the site, then it should defray your costs. Else most will people who are struggling to get through this crisis and paying these insane bills will just resort to pen and paper IMHO.

[RF0508]

thank goodness! I wish my husband would keep track of all this stuff. I have been, to a certain extent. We've only seen ss 4 times since January. He's a teenager now and doesn't want to visit because he misses "too many parties" with his friends on his visitation weekends. Does that count as denial of access? Can this be used in our favour, that he doesn't want to visit?

[RF0508]

I just signed up!!

Originally Posted by matthew

Hah! Yeah. I'm thankful for the accessjustice programs and the like but sometimes I wish I had gone to law school instead...

What's your thought on minimal cost? I'm thinking the service will be in the neighborhood of $60 (CAD) per year.



That'd be most excellent. We need volunteers to help beta test (there won't be any subscription fees for pilot testers during the pilot test). The site isn't ready for testing yet but I expect it'll be opened up within the next two months (hopefully much sooner than that). It's functional now in its development form but still to rough.

The website is Best for the Kids: Welcome.

I've setup a forum there for discussion about BFK, and a hidden pilot testers group for testers to use. There's also a pilot tester application form at Best for the Kids: Pilot Testing - if you'd like to test please fill it out so we can keep track of it.

Thanks!

Matthew