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Tag Archive: Family Law

2026: The year that DIVORCE COACHES change the experience of endings & beginnings

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

Separation and divorce are among the most emotionally charged and life-altering experiences a person can face. They don’t just mark the end of a relationship; they often challenge deeply held... Continue Reading...

HAVE YOU EVER HEARD A SPOUSE SAY: “SINCE I COULDN’T FIX IT, I JUST DECIDED TO BREAK IT”

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

At first glance, the quote sounds reckless – almost flippant. But in the context of an unhealthy marriage, it captures something far more psychologically complex: When one spouse recognizes that... Continue Reading...

DIVORCE CAN BE A DRAWN-OUT BATTLE OR A PATHWAY TO A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: YOU CHOOSE

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

As someone who works closely with clients navigating the divorce process, I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming this time can be. Emotions run high, uncertainty can feel endless, and it’s easy... Continue Reading...

WHEN A JUDGE’S EFFORT TO APPEAR NEUTRAL LEADS TO INJUSTICE

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

Nobody likes conflict. Not lawyers, not mediators, and not judges. But day in and day out, we see high conflict cases in family court. In fact, it has become a... Continue Reading...

The danger of labeling everything a “Jewish issue”…What do you think?

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

This past week, I argued what can only be described as an ordinary parenting motion. The issue before the court was familiar to anyone who practices family law: two parents... Continue Reading...

How Mediation/Arbitration Is Reshaping Family Law in Ontario

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

Given the backlogs in the court system and the growth of private dispute resolution in family law matters, more couples are retaining aMediator/Arbitrator to help them resolve their divorce. In Ontario,... Continue Reading...

PROTECTING FINANCIAL PRIVACY IN DIVORCE & CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

In the realm of divorce, one of the most sensitive aspects for high net worth clients is the requirement for full and frank financial disclosure. When it comes to divorce... Continue Reading...

I’M A FAMILY LAW LAWYER, NOT A PSYCHOLOGIST

Jessica Brant | January 9, 2026

In 2021, Canada’s Divorce Act and Ontario’s Children’s Law Reform Act (CLRA) were amended to prioritize family dispute resolution. Counsel must now inform clients about mediation and other ADR options... Continue Reading...

YOUR DIVORCE EXPERIENCE IS DETERMINED BY YOUR CHOICE OF PROCESS

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

In the throes of divorce, couples often face a daunting array of critical decisions, from parenting, to child support, to the division of assets. Couples focus on WHAT the outcome... Continue Reading...

HARDBALL TACTICS IN DIVORCE: THERE IS A SOLUTION

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

Lies, allegations and insults cause anyone distress. But when those hardball tactics come from your client’s very own spouse (or her lawyer) after separation, it is very hard to advise your... Continue Reading...