“Thank you, Dorothy and Dorine for creating this magazine as a guiding tool to support individuals who are going through separation or divorce. As a professional participant in the magazine and the Divorce Resource Group, it has been a rewarding experience to be with a team of professionals creating an environment for the public to not feel alone, to be able to receive educational answers to their questions and, as an added bonus, I have been able to expand my client business to other communities throughout Alberta.”

-- Submitted by: Joan Small of Synergy for Health

“A special thank you to Dorothy Briggs at Divorce Magazine for putting together such a wonderful resource. Divorce can feel isolating, and it is very nice to have a resource that shares stories and information for people who are going through matrimonial breakdown. Keep up the great work! ”

-- Submitted by: Krista Lindstorm of Axiom Mortgage Solutions

“I am extremely proud to be part of the Divorce Magazine and Divorce Resource & Support Group. These free resources provide great value in one location from a group of professionals who offer helpful insight, information, perspectives and services to those who attend the group or read the magazine. It has also connected me to many new clients and other like-minded professionals so we can all make a difference in the lives of those struggling through divorce and separation.”

-- Submitted by: Donna James of Claritii Coaching & Consulting

“A special thank you to Dorothy Briggs at Divorce Magazine for putting together such a wonderful resource. Divorce can feel isolating, and it is very nice to have a resource that shares stories and information for people who are going through matrimonial breakdown. Keep up the great work! ”

-- Submitted by: Krista Lindstorm of Axiom Mortgage Solutions

“The Divorce Magazine and the monthly Divorce Resource Support Group meetings have helped those going through separation and divorce in many ways. The magazine has valuable information in it written by professionals with different areas of expertise. The meetings provide a safe place for them [those going through separation and divorce] to ask questions where the professionals can provide them with answers or refer them to someone who can. Also, friendships and support were created among the public attendees.”

-- Submitted by: Diane Matthews of Everybody Loves Reiki

“As you know, the Reforming the Family Justice System initiative is Alberta’s response to the urgent and complex problems in the family justice system ... [W]e view Divorce Magazine as a tremendous vehicle for communication about the services and the alternate approaches that are already available in Alberta communities.”

-- Justice Andrea Moen

“The Divorce Resource and Support Group is an invaluable resource for those going through separation and divorce. It not only provides the members of the public with a safe space to discuss the difficulties and challenges they are facing, but also provides them with an opportunity to connect with countless professionals who may be able to assist them in a number of different areas. For the professionals, it allows us an unique opportunity to connect with others working in this arena and grow our referral networks so that we are better able to serve our clients and their needs. It’s a formal recognition that separation and divorce are multifaceted issues that require more than just legal solutions. ”

-- Submitted by: Dayna E. of Kwasney-Quantz Law

“The Divorce Magazine and the Divorce Resource & Support meetings that grew out of the magazine share the important message that not only is there a non-adversarial approach available for families as they restructure, but there is also help to connect families to many professionals who can assist with the variety of social, relationship, parenting and financial supports that families need at this time. The RFJS encourages families to reduce the stress that can arise as they restructure, by seeking out these supports and helping to build resilience for parents and their children.”

-- Submitted by: Diana Lowe, QC, Co-Lead of the Reforming the Family Justice System (RFJS)