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| May 4, 2026
After having read rebuttals from Russell Alexander, Gary Joseph, Roslyn Tsao and Aaron Franks to my article on the recent return to in-person motions in Toronto’s Family Court, “The Zoom... Continue Reading...
| April 30, 2026
After more than 30 years of practicing law, I have come to understand something that many lawyers, law students, and law firm staff eventually learn the hard way: Stress often... Continue Reading...
| April 29, 2026
In recent years, the issue of high-conflict divorce has reached epidemic proportions, prompting innovative responses, even from academic institutions like the University of Calgary. With a groundbreaking $26.8 million investment... Continue Reading...
| April 27, 2026
There is something deeply ironic unfolding within Ontario’s family court system – an irony that cuts to the heart of what access-to-justice actually means in practice. On one hand, judges... Continue Reading...
| April 24, 2026
In the realm of family law, where expert opinions often wield significant influence, a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal in R v. Hason serves as a stark... Continue Reading...
| April 23, 2026
Whether selecting a lawyer, mediator or realtor, it never pays to be hasty. Let me begin with a confession. Last week, Samantha Graff Benmor and I went for our biannual... Continue Reading...
| April 22, 2026
One of the hardest truths about the legal profession is that the public almost never experiences a lawyer as an abstract, generic professional. In fact, most people have very little... Continue Reading...
| April 21, 2026
Like many honourable lawyers, I believe in honesty, ethics and the principles of civility. I believe lawyers exist to serve and protect families. We are guardians of rights. We ensure... Continue Reading...
| April 16, 2026
For anyone unfamiliar with the acronym, “UFC” in Toronto’s family law world should be aware of the need for a Unified Family Court, not Ultimate Fighting Championship. Although given the... Continue Reading...
| April 13, 2026
In Tremblay-Chartier v. Blanchette, 2025 ONSC 6273, a 3 judge panel of the Ontario Divisional Court comprised of Justices Backhouse, Lococo and Shore considered an appeal by a mother granting... Continue Reading...