Parenting Plans · Estevan & Southeast Saskatchewan
In the Energy City, plenty of parents work rotations in the oil patch, power plants, and the trades, schedules that rarely line up neatly. A written parenting plan is built to handle exactly that: clear parenting time around shift cycles, settled decisions, and a routine your kids can count on whatever week it is.
Your parenting time, decisions, and child support are covered by the Agreement Finalization package. Complete Separation Agreement adds property and spousal terms if you need them. The Family Suite is for families who also want their divorce handled.
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Choose Your Path
Every path is one fixed fee with no retainer and no trust account. Your total is confirmed upfront, and your card is charged automatically as each milestone is reached.
Most people start with the free 15-minute fit call. When you want real advice before deciding, the $179 session is a complete 60-minute session in its own right, priced separately so you’re never paying for a sales pitch.
Prices exclude GST & PST and are confirmed in writing after your intake.
Single-issue separations
For a clean, single-issue separation.
À la carte ≈ $4,987
You save ≈ $1,490How you pay
Fixed fee, no retainer, no trust account. Confirmed upfront.Your card is kept securely on file and charged automatically as each milestone is reached.
Recommended
The one most families need.
À la carte ≈ $6,478
You save ≈ $1,681, our biggestHow you pay
Fixed fee, no retainer, no trust account. Confirmed upfront.Your card is kept securely on file and charged automatically as each milestone is reached.
The Complete Peace Package
Fully managed, divorce included.
À la carte ≈ $12,263 (incl. divorce)
You save ≈ $4,266 + bonusesIncluded bonuses, no extra charge
Locked at today’s rate, never prepaid, billed only if and when you use them:
How you pay
Fixed fee, no retainer, no trust account. Confirmed upfront.Your card is kept securely on file and charged automatically as each milestone is reached.
We’ll confirm your fixed fee in writing after intake. No obligation to proceed. Need negotiation on your behalf, or a neutral mediator? See the representation paths on our pricing page.
Fixed fees, confirmed in writing after your intake. Prices exclude GST & PST. No retainer, no trust account, no hourly billing. Your card is kept securely on file and charged automatically as each milestone is reached. The à la carte figures are honest estimates built from the menu prices below, so you can see the saving for yourself. Peace Family Agreements is a limited licensee (not a law firm) serving out-of-court, uncontested matters only; solicitor-client privilege may not apply, and we explain this and our scope before you engage us.
Prefer to Build Your Own
Every service and add-on, priced on its own. The packages above bundle these same parts at a saving, but you’re always welcome to take only what you need.
All fees exclude applicable taxes (GST & PST) and are fixed and confirmed in writing after your intake. As a Law Society of Saskatchewan limited licensee (not a law firm), we serve out-of-court, uncontested matters only.
Start with the free 15-minute fit call. The $179 session is a complete 60-minute advice session in its own right, priced separately from the packages, so you’re never paying for a sales pitch.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Core building blocks | |
| Separation agreement, simple base drafting + finalizing included | $1,999 |
| Children module | $697 |
| Property module | $597 |
| Spousal support module | $497 |
| Peace Charter responsibilities map + guided disclosure | $897 |
| Independent legal advice (one party) | $997 standard, $1,797 complex |
| Uncontested / joint divorce, filing & finalization | $2,497 |
| Modification / parenting update | $897 to $1,497 |
| Post-mediation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalization a plain-language summary of what you have both agreed | $2,497 |
| Standalone parenting plan +$397 per additional child | $1,297 |
| Trial separations | |
| Trial separation agreement temporary, typically 6-12 months | $1,297 |
| Convert trial → permanent + ILA | $1,997 to $3,497 |
| Optional add-ons | |
| Express / priority timeline | +$397 |
| Agreement revisions (per round) | +$397 |
| Additional service requests | +$297 |
The Math, In The Open
Each package is the same à la carte parts, bundled for less. Here’s the build-up, so the saving is obvious. Final quote confirmed in writing after intake.
Bonuses aren’t sold à la carte. The Family Suite concierge, lifetime document vault, co-parenting toolkit, resource library, implementation roadmap and 90-day support are included at no extra charge. Every figure here is an honest estimate at the lower end of each range; your fixed fee is confirmed in writing after your intake and charged automatically as each milestone is reached.
A parenting plan isn't a form you tuck in a drawer. For southeast families working shifts and rotations, it's the agreement that keeps two homes coordinated and keeps small frictions from boiling over.
The problem: Shift work means "we'll be flexible" never quite holds. What changes: a schedule built around real rotations, spelling out where and when exchanges happen.
The problem: School, health, activities, who has the final say? What changes: written rules so each parent knows their lane, even when work has one of you away.
The problem: Holidays and days off rarely align, so every one becomes a debate. What changes: a calendar set in advance that accounts for rotation time off.
The problem: When one parent is on a long rotation, communication breaks down. What changes: agreed channels and reply windows that keep co-parenting steady.
The problem: Variable shift income makes loose support promises a recipe for resentment. What changes: figures tied to Saskatchewan guidelines and real income, settled, not argued.
The problem: Small issues escalate with no next step. What changes: a written process for working through changes calmly.
The same avoidable gaps show up over and over in do-it-yourself arrangements.
"We'll be flexible" suits no one once a rotation collides with the other parent's plans. A specific schedule built around shift cycles removes the argument.
Schooling, orthodontics, activities, faith, without an agreed decision-maker, each becomes its own standoff, made worse when one parent is away on shift. Settle it once in writing.
"We'll sort it out" turns into a standoff when the rotation calendar lands. Mapping holidays and time off ahead keeps it calm.
No agreed channel or reply window means over-messaging on one side and silence on the other, especially during long rotations. A simple standard prevents most of it.
Estimating child support without accounting for variable shift income invites a future dispute and possible back-payment. Getting it right the first time protects both homes.
Every path carries a cost, dollars now, your own hours, or future conflict.
| Approach | Verbal Understanding | DIY Template | Professional Parenting Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | $0 now | $50-200 | $1,297+ |
| Time to finish | Never quite done | 4-8 weeks of your effort | 2-4 weeks with our team |
| How specific | Vague | Generic, not yours | Built for your family |
| Decision-making rules | - | Often thin | ✓ Clearly defined |
| Holiday schedule | - | Template only | ✓ Mapped year by year |
| Communication standards | - | - | ✓ Included |
| Support figures | Guesswork | You estimate | ✓ Guideline-based |
| Documentation quality | Nothing written | Patchy | ✓ Clearly written & reviewed with you |
| True cost over time | $10,000-50,000 in conflict & redos | $5,000-25,000 in gaps & disputes | $1,297+, done once |
When both Estevan homes share the schedule, the rules, and how decisions get made, conflict drops and the kids settle.
Book a free fit callLicensed legal advice for one party. Fixed-fee. Virtual across Saskatchewan.
As a limited licensee, we advise you, negotiate on your behalf, and draft the plan, at a fixed, predictable price.
Licensed through the Law Society of Saskatchewan for uncontested family matters. Your plan is reviewed against current provincial rules, not a generic template.
We handle the conversations with the other parent or their lawyer, so you don't manage a tense back-and-forth alone.
No hourly meter. You know the cost before we start. Standalone parenting plans start at $1,297, plus $397 per additional child. Prices exclude GST & PST; your fixed fee is confirmed upfront and charged at each milestone, no retainer.
Video, phone, and email, easy to fit around a rotation. We serve all of southeast Saskatchewan from wherever you are.
Every plan is drafted carefully and reviewed with you clause by clause, so you understand exactly what you're signing.
30-90 days of follow-up included, because questions surface once the new routine starts.
It's well worth it. Without one, every schedule change and decision can reopen a debate, made harder when one parent works rotations. A written plan gives both Estevan parents a shared reference and gives your kids predictability.
We handle the negotiation and explain the practical benefits of a clear plan. If they still won't engage, we'll help you understand your options while staying within our uncontested scope.
Usually 2-4 weeks from consultation to a finished plan, depending on how quickly both parents review drafts. We work around shift schedules and keep things moving.
Yes, new rotations, jobs, moves, growing kids. Your plan includes a process for changes. The first one or two modifications usually fall within your support period; additional changes after that run $897 to $1,497 depending on the change.
We draft your parenting plan clearly and in line with Saskatchewan family law, and review every clause with you. A well-documented plan gives both parents a dependable shared reference as circumstances change.
Both parties are always encouraged to obtain independent legal advice before signing. We're happy to provide independent legal advice for one party; the other parent should get their own advice from another family law professional. That keeps things fair.
Yes, phone, video, and email, which fits neatly around a rotation. You can be anywhere in Estevan or southeast Saskatchewan.
30-90 days of follow-up, depending on your package, help applying the plan, small clarifications, minor adjustments. Beyond that, more help is available at hourly rates.
A clear parenting plan is the foundation your family rebuilds on. Start with a calm, licensed consultation, we'll explain your options, confirm the fixed fee, and outline next steps.
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