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Tag Archive: Divorce

HOSTAGE NEGOTIATIONS…LESSONS FOR DIVORCE MEDIATORS

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

Few negotiators face more intense pressure than those involved in high-stakes crisis situations, like the New York City Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team. These professionals are tasked with defusing life-threatening scenarios,... 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...

IN DIVORCE, DOES EVERY ANSWER NEED TO BE “NO”?

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

In the challenging terrain of divorce, where emotions often run high and communication can be strained, finding a way to navigate the separation process peacefully and constructively is paramount. In “Getting... Continue Reading...

BULL-DOG LAWYERS & HOW TO SPOT THEM

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

As a family lawyer with experience in high-conflict separations, I’ve encountered a wide range of approaches taken by opposing counsel in the divorce process. While many lawyers prioritize collaboration and... Continue Reading...

Financial Abuse in Marriage and Divorce: The Silent Power Play You Can’t Ignore

Leanne Townsend | October 17, 2025

When we think about abuse in relationships, our minds often go straight to the physical or emotional. But there’s another form—quieter, harder to see—that can be just as damaging: financial... Continue Reading...

CHILD SUPPORT HAS GONE UP…AND DOWN

Steve Benmor | October 16, 2025

The Government of Canada has announced that new Federal Child Support Tables will come into effect on October 1, 2025. These updated tables will apply in every province and territory and are THE... Continue Reading...

IS AN ‘RESP’ PROPERTY TO BE DIVIDED IN DIVORCE?

Steve Benmor | July 25, 2025

For decades, divorce lawyers would hive off the RESP’s when calculating each spouse’s property for the purposes of ‘equalization of net family property’ in divorce. The understanding was that this... Continue Reading...

ONTARIO’S LEGAL SYSTEM IS BROKEN

Steve Benmor | June 24, 2025

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice, together with the Attorney General of Ontario, conducted a comprehensive review of the province’s Rules of Civil Procedure. Their goal was to identify meaningful... Continue Reading...

DIRTY TRICKS WE SEE IN DIVORCE

Steve Benmor | June 17, 2025

A bad marriage is hard.  Divorce is harder. Negotiating a divorce is very hard.  Dirty tricks in a divorce is not hard; It is shocking…But sadly it happens….often. Amidst the... Continue Reading...

WHY THE ALARMING DROP IN CIVILITY IN ONTARIO’S FAMILY LAW BAR?

Steve Benmor | June 10, 2025

In the realm of family law practice in Ontario, an unsettling trend has emerged – a very concerning level of incivility among family law lawyers. The erosion of civility is... Continue Reading...