Released on November 6, 2014
The Ministry of Justice, with support from the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, has developed a three-year pilot program to assist families through separation and divorce.Family Matters: Assisting Families through Separation and Divorce will help minimize the effect of separation and divorce on all family members, especially children.
“The current challenge for many going through a separation or divorce is to identify what information is available, access it, understand it and use it to make quality decisions,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “Early intervention has a positive effect on assisting separating couples through this transition.”
The program, which was provided nearly $1.3 million in funding from the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, offers families in transition access to an early, affordable and informal opportunity to resolve issues. Information, support and guidance will assist clients in addressing issues such as child custody, parenting plans, children’s developmental needs and property division.
“The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan is pleased to provide this grant to the Family Matters program,” Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Executive Director Bob Watt said. “The Foundation sees the pilot program as an important initiative that will provide high quality information and cost effective access to the justice system for separating and divorcing couples.”
As of November 1, 2014, the program became available in Saskatoon and Prince Albert. Availability will be expanded to Regina and Moose Jaw in April 2015. A province-wide expansion will occur in April 2016.
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For more information, contact:
Lesley Dietz
Justice
Regina
Phone: 306-798-4725
Email: lesley.dietz@gov.sk.ca