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Tag Archive: Arbitration

EVEN LAWYERS & REALTORS CAN BE HASTY

Steve Benmor | 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...

PERIMENOPAUSE: THE HIDDEN DRIVER OF MID-LIFE DIVORCE

Steve Benmor | April 20, 2026

From the vantage point of a Family Mediator/Arbitrator, one of the most overlooked drivers of mid-life divorce is perimenopause. It is rarely identified, rarely discussed, and often misunderstood by men,... Continue Reading...

WHAT THE 2026 TLA AWARD CEREMONY TAUGHT ME

Steve Benmor | April 17, 2026

There are evenings in a professional life that you remember – not because of the food or the venue or the formality of the occasion – but because something was... 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...

Why Wealthier Clients Are Turning to ADR in Family Law

Leanne Townsend | January 8, 2026

When people think of high-net-worth divorce, they often imagine high-stakes court battles, aggressive lawyers, and long, expensive trials. But in reality, many wealthier clients are intentionally avoiding litigation altogether—and turning... Continue Reading...

Why Wealthier Clients Are Turning to ADR in Family Law

Leanne Townsend | September 15, 2025

When people think of high-net-worth divorce, they often imagine high-stakes court battles, aggressive lawyers, and long, expensive trials. But in reality, many wealthier clients are intentionally avoiding litigation altogether—and turning... Continue Reading...

AI Is Transforming Divorce Mediation and Arbitration 

Steve Benmor | September 14, 2025

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked discussions across various industries; the discussions have included AI’s  potential role in divorce mediation and arbitration. While AI has shown promise in... Continue Reading...

CHOOSING A MEDIATOR/ARBITRATOR: BALANCING EXPERTISE v. BIAS

Steve Benmor | September 12, 2025

Choosing a mediator/arbitrator with subject matter expertise requires extra care to avoid potential conflicts arising from existing professional relationships between the arbitrator, parties’ counsel and experts. In MDG Computers Canada Inc. et... Continue Reading...

WHY HAS MEDIATION/ARBITRATION BECOME SO POPULAR IN DIVORCE CASES?

Steve Benmor | July 30, 2025

Spouses who are undergoing separation and divorce are often living in very uncomfortable circumstances. While their family life is falling apart, they still need to manage their children’s lives, their... Continue Reading...