Family Matters TV with Justice Harvey Brownstone

- Season 1

(2011)

Parental alienation refers to the very concerning practice among many separated parents of doing everything within their power to turn their children against the other parent.

Exploring the rights and responsibilities of grandparents, particularly when people become parents at an early age.

What are the pros and cons of using this form of alternative dispute resolution? How much does it cost? What kinds of parental disputes are best suited to parenting coordination?

What is happening with marriage in North America today? Both as an institution and as an evolving construct for relationships and partnerships?

One-on-one conversation with Debrah Moskovitch, author of THE SMART DIVORCE.

Judge Michael Porter (retired) explains why he left the court in 1997 to pursue what he believes is a much healthier and effective way to help parents resolve their conflicts.

What are sexual addictions? How does such an addiction develop? What is the impact on relationships and families when a parent is suffering from a sexual addiction?

Courts make custody and access decisions based on the best interests of the child, not the parents. But many people continue to express a very disturbing perception of the law and the justice system that there is a bias against fathers.

Any pet owner will agree that pets are family too. What happens to pets when family breakdown occurs? What is the best way to keep children and their pets emotionally bonded even if they can't live together?

How effective are the courts in addressing the serious social issue of domestic abuse?

What are the potential obstacles to achieving a lasting happiness the second or third time around? What are the pitfalls you should be aware of in creating a blended family?

Justice Brownstone and Judge Jane Cartwright of the British Columbia Provincial Court discuss the legal principles and practical considerations that apply when a court is asked to make decisions about parental access to children.

How safe and secure is our confidential information that is stored online?

Meet author Karen Stewart, who emerged from "divorce hell" with a mission: ensure that no one ever makes the same mistakes that she and her ex-husband made.

Karen Stewart, CEO of Canada's biggest and most popular dispute resolution company, FAIRWAY, talks about a unique and innovative process of spousal dispute resolution.