Overview
This course is for parents or guardians who are separating or getting a divorce. Sometimes the course is required, or you can voluntarily take the course.
The course is required:
- before you file a divorce application or a Family Law Act application in the Court of King’s Bench
- if a judge directs you to take it
Course topics include:
- building relationships
- how separation affects parents
- how separation affects children
- communication skills
- legal issues
- alternative dispute resolution
- parenting plans
Download the Parenting After Separation (PAS) parent’s guide.
For more information, read the PAS and PASHC factsheet.
Parenting After Separation for Families in High Conflict (PASHC)
This course will teach you how to emotionally disengage from the other parent or guardian in the divorce and separation processes.
If you are experiencing domestic violence or abuse, see the abuse and bullying page for immediate help and resources.
This course is for parents or guardians who have completed the PAS course.
It is required if a judge directs you to take it. Otherwise, you can voluntarily take it.
You and the other party take this course separately.
Course topics include:
- parental involvement and disengagement techniques
- parenting plans for high conflict families
- anger, abuse, power and control issues
- child development and the needs of children
- renegotiating boundaries
Download the Parenting After Separation for Families in High Conflict (PASHC) parent’s guide.
For more information, read the PAS and PASHC factsheet.
Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families
Family change can take many forms, including separation, divorce, new parenting arrangements, or other shifts in family structure. Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families supports Indigenous parents and caregivers during these transitions. The course recognizes the importance of culture, identity, family, and community in supporting children.
In this course, caregivers will:
- develop skills to enhance wellness
- learn ways to strengthen your child’s emotional and cultural well-being
- explore tools to reduce conflict and improve communication
- strengthen co-parenting skills
- learn about legal and community resources
Important: This course complements the PAS course. It does not meet the requirement to complete the PAS course. You must complete the standard PAS course if it is required for your court matter.
Course registration
To access the PAS, PASHC, and the Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families eCourses, register online at Resolution Services Learning Centre.