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Tag Archive: Divorce Mediation

COURT IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF CHILDREN

Steve Benmor | September 29, 2026

I am going to make an argument that will sound sarcastic. It is not. I mean every word of it. Parliament should amend the Divorce Act and the Children’s Law... Continue Reading...

AI Is Transforming Divorce Mediation and Arbitration

Steve Benmor | September 21, 2026

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...

COERCIVE CONTROL ENTERS THE LEGAL TEST FOR URGENCY

Steve Benmor | September 18, 2026

Suddenly, the concept of coercive control is reshaping Canadian family law. Coercive control is beginning to influence how courts approach financial claims, property disputes, settlement negotiations, and even the procedural... Continue Reading...

What a $6 Billion Divorce Trial Teaches Us

Steve Benmor | August 24, 2026

There is an unknown couple in New Jersey that never made headlines until this week when reporters got hold of their divorce case. According to press accounts of the divorce... Continue Reading...

TWO BITES AT THE SAME APPLE: WHY MARRIED SPOUSES RARELY GET BOTH EQUALIZATION & UNJUST ENRICHMENT

Steve Benmor | August 19, 2026

There is a position that has quietly become routine in Ontario family litigation. A married spouse seeks, primarily, an equalization of net family property, and then advances a second, freestanding... Continue Reading...

How do you know if a case is suitable for Med/Arb?

Steve Benmor | July 2, 2026

Med/Arb is one of the most powerful – yet most misunderstood – processes in legal dispute resolution. At its simplest, Med/Arb is a hybrid process. The neutral facilitates the parties’... Continue Reading...

WHY FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE NO SUBSTITUTE FOR A DIVORCE COACH

Steve Benmor | June 19, 2026

When you’re going through a divorce, the instinct to reach out to the people closest to you is completely natural. Your sister, your best friend, your mother – these are... Continue Reading...

WHEN EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE A NAIL

Jessica Brant | June 12, 2026

You’ve probably come across the “Law of the Instrument,” first coined by philosopher Abraham Kaplan, but more commonly attributed to psychologist Abraham Maslow: “If the only tool you have is... Continue Reading...

WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST POWERFUL WORDS IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION?

Steve Benmor | June 9, 2026

Every month my new issue of Toronto Life lands in my mailbox. Some sections I read cover to cover. Others I skip entirely. But every once in a while, a... Continue Reading...

CHOOSING THE RIGHT DIVORCE MEDIATOR: WHY EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE & SKILL SET MATTER

Marigona Binakaj | June 3, 2026

When selecting a Divorce Mediator, clients often underestimate the profound impact the mediator’s expertise, experience, and skill set can have on the outcome of their case. Mediation is not just... Continue Reading...