In Manitoba, since before 1989, families access services of mediation, consultation and court-ordered assessments through a government-funded service. At different times, Manitoba has also put in services for teenagers, recognizing their special needs, or for children in a program called Caught in the Middle. I'm not sure that these are in effect at this time. My information suggests that they're not.
Extrajudicial processes are possible if governments are willing to support children. We know that divorce is hard on children. We know it's hard on everybody. Put the money where it will help children. Yes, we know that it's often difficult for one parent who is less financially advantaged to hang in to fight longer. We'd like to see money, time and effort put into reducing conflict and moving children through with as little harm as possible.