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| September 11, 2025
In D.F. v. R.W.F., 2025 ONCA 129, the Ontario Court of Appeal tackled the rare but increasingly important question of how family courts should manage decision-making and parenting arrangements for... Continue Reading...
| September 11, 2025
SPOUSES SEPARATE. LAWYERS LITIGATE. MEDIATORS MEDIATE. JUDGES ADJUDICATE. SO WHO NEGOTIATES? After practising divorce law for the last 30 years, I have observed that the art of negotiation has gone... Continue Reading...
| September 11, 2025
As a seasoned litigator, I’ve encountered a wide range of hardball tactics. In this article, I will share 5 common hard-bargaining tactics; and the skills needed to handle them. In... Continue Reading...
| September 11, 2025
In her remarkable memoir, “Clam Down,” Anelise Chen navigates the tumultuous aftermath of her divorce with introspective elegance and a touch of whimsy. The narrative unfolds around the Chen’s transformation... Continue Reading...
| September 10, 2025
In an ideal world, separation between spouses should be a mature and respectful transition. Even more so when children are involved; the aspiration is for a shared parenting arrangement that... Continue Reading...
| September 10, 2025
After mediating hundreds of divorces – many involving older adults – I have learned that marriage is far more than a legal arrangement or emotional bond. It’s also a social... Continue Reading...
| August 18, 2025
In recent years, the Ontario courts have increasingly faced cases where social media becomes a battleground for divorcing spouses. This phenomenon, where individuals use online platforms to disparage, defame, or... Continue Reading...
| August 18, 2025
In the digital age, social media has become a battleground for high-conflict divorces. Courts are increasingly faced with cases where one party uses online platforms to disparage, harass or intimidate... Continue Reading...
| August 18, 2025
The British Columbia case of Bautista v. Gutkowski 2023 BCSC 1485 will provide the answer. Nicolas Bautista was the only son of Pacita – who died in Vancouver in 2021. Pacita left a Will. Nicolas... Continue Reading...
| August 18, 2025
Legal fees measured by time dockets are a fundamental aspect of the lawyer-client relationship. However, they are not just a private matter between a lawyer and a client – they... Continue Reading...