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Private Intake

Start Your Private Nestward Space

A calm first step. Share what you're carrying, in your own words — and we'll help organize what comes next.

You do not need to figure everything out today. Skip anything that doesn't feel right. You can stop at any time.

About 8–12 minutes. No payment at this stage. Submitting doesn't commit you to anything.

Nestward provides guidance, structure, and information only. It is not a law firm and does not replace independent legal advice, mediation, therapy, financial advice, or crisis support.
Step 1 · Safety

Are you safe to continue right now?

This is the most important question on the form. There is no wrong answer.

Please choose one option to continue.
If you need crisis support right now
Next, we'll ask how to reach you. Three quick fields.
Pause · Safety first

You deserve faster help than we can offer.

Please step away from this form for a moment and reach out to one of the supports below. Nestward is built for organizing and planning — it isn't built for crisis-speed help.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911.
Trained, 24/7 supports you can contact right now

Nothing you've entered here has been submitted. When you're somewhere safer, you're always welcome to come back.

Step 2 · The basics

How can we reach you?

Just three quick fields. Anything marked * is required — the rest is optional.

Please share your first name.
Please share an email so we can reach you.
Only if you'd like us to be able to reach you by phone.
Next, your province — just so we know which local supports apply.
Step 3 · Where you are

Where in Canada are you based?

Helps us point you to the right local resources.

Please choose one to continue.
Optional. Helps with very local referrals.
Next, where you are in the separation — pick whichever feels closest.
Step 4 · Your situation

Where are you in the separation process?

No wrong answers. Your answer can change.


Is there already a written agreement?

A separation agreement, a parenting plan, anything written.

Next, whether children are part of the picture. Skip if not.
Step 5 · Children & family

Are children part of this?

If yes, we'll ask a few quick follow-ups. If no, we skip ahead.

Next, how conversations feel right now — just two quick questions.
Step 6 · Communication & conflict

How do conversations feel?

Whichever feels closest to most days.


How high does the conflict feel right now?

Next, what's weighing on you most. Pick any — or none.
Step 7 · What feels hardest

What's weighing on you most?

Pick any that apply. You can leave this blank.

Next, what would actually help in the next month — we'll suggest where to start.
Step 8 · The next 30 days

What would help most in the next month?

Pick any that apply. We'll use this to suggest where to start.

Next, who's already involved — lawyer, mediator, anyone else.
Step 9 · Who's already helping

Anyone already helping?

Lawyer, mediator, counsellor, anyone. Pick any that apply.

Next is optional — you can attach a document or just keep going.
Step 10 · Optional

Want to share a document? (Optional)

Most people skip this at intake. If you already have something handy that would help us understand your situation, you can attach up to three.

Skipping is the default. Just hit Continue.

Next, anything else you want us to know — in your own words.
Step 11 · In your own words

Anything else you'd like us to understand?

A few sentences is enough. You can keep it brief.

Last step before submitting — three quick acknowledgements.
Step 12 · Before you submit

One last thing before you submit

Three quick acknowledgements — they protect you and us.

Please tick the three required boxes to submit.
After you submit, a Nestward guide reads what you shared and reaches out within 1–2 business days.
Received

Thank you. We've got this from here for now.

What you shared has reached us safely. A member of the Nestward team will read it carefully and help organize a clear next step.

There is no payment yet, and submitting this form does not commit you to anything.

Within 1–2 business days, you can expect a calm follow-up from us.
  • A clearer sense of whether Nestward is a good fit for where you are
  • Suggested next steps based on your situation
  • Any important boundaries or safety considerations
  • Options for moving forward at your own pace
Nestward provides guidance, structure, and information only. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.

If your situation becomes urgent or unsafe, please contact emergency services or local crisis support: 911, Crisis Services Canada 1-833-456-4566, VictimLinkBC 1-800-563-0808, or ShelterSafe.ca.
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