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Tag Archive: Divorce Mediation

THE RISKS OF A ONE-DAY RUSHED MEDIATION

Marigona Binakaj | February 26, 2026

Mediation, as an alternative to litigation, offers parties the opportunity to resolve disputes in a cooperative setting. However, when time constraints dictate the pace of mediation -especially in the form... Continue Reading...

FORENSIC ADVICE IN HIGH-NET-WORTH DIVORCES

Marigona Binakaj | February 5, 2026

High-net-worth divorces bring a level of complexity that often surpasses standard family law cases. From intricate asset portfolios to emotionally charged custody battles, these cases demand expertise that goes beyond... Continue Reading...

WHEN DIVORCING SPOUSES ANCHOR

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

One common obstacle to a fair divorce settlement is a cognitive bias called The Anchoring Effect. This psychological phenomenon describes the tendency to get stuck on one conclusion – the anchor... Continue Reading...

WHAT NOT TO SAY DURING MEDIATION

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

Divorce mediation is one of many legal processes for separated couples. While emotions may run high when a couple separate, how a spouse conducts themselves during mediation – from remaining... Continue Reading...

“I JUST WANT IT OVER”

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

This is said by every spouse who is divorcing. As relationships dissolve, spouses face the daunting task of reaching a divorce settlement. Amidst the emotional turmoil, it’s essential to consider... Continue Reading...

PRESERVING CONFIDENTIALITY IN DIVORCE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION

Marigona Binakaj | January 8, 2026

In the realm of private Divorce Mediation/Arbitration, confidentiality is a critical cornerstone. It provides disputing spouses a discreet forum for dispute resolution. However, this confidentiality can be jeopardized when public... Continue Reading...

WHAT IS “DISTRIBUTIVE MEDIATION”?

Marigona Binakaj | September 15, 2025

Settling a divorce is challenging. It often is fraught with mental, emotional and financial turmoil. After many years together, the spouses need to unwind their interconnected lives and somehow divide... 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...

WHAT DOES IRAN HAVE TO SAY ABOUT DIVORCE & CBT

Steve Benmor | September 14, 2025

Whether in Toronto or Tehran, divorce is universally recognized as one of life’s most destabilizing transitions, often ranked alongside the death of a relative. Beyond the legal and financial complexities,... Continue Reading...

What do the verdicts in the trials of Canada’s World Junior Hockey Team, Jacob Hoggard & Jian Ghomeshi have to do with Family Justice in Canada?

Steve Benmor | September 12, 2025

As a lawyer turned Family Mediator/Arbitrator, who has spent the better part of his adult life representing spouses, fathers, mothers and children in Family Court, I’ve seen first-hand the profound... Continue Reading...