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Tag Archive: court decisions

THE PERILS OF ABANDONING YOUR DIVORCE TRIAL: A CASE STUDY FROM BC

Marigona Binakaj | August 4, 2026

Divorce trials are inherently stressful and emotionally charged, especially when one or both spouses feel they have been wronged or are not being heard. However, for a self-represented spouse, the... Continue Reading...

CONFORMIST JUDGES vs. DISRUPTIVE JUDGES: A CLASH OF STYLES

Jessica Brant | July 23, 2026

In the realm of law, judges are often expected to uphold justice with both impartiality and consistency. However, there is a profound philosophical divide between judges who are considered “conformists”... Continue Reading...

THE PITFALLS OF RELIANCE ON EXPERT OPINIONS IN FAMILY LAW

Jessica Brant | 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...

DAMAGES FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE STILL BEING AWARDED

Marigona Binakaj | April 15, 2026

Despite the ground-breaking case of Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2023 ONCA 476, headed for re-consideration by the Supreme Court of Canada, victims of family violence are still collecting compensation for the... 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...