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Tag Archive: Emotional Intelligence

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...

COMMUNICATION & NEGOTIATION SKILLS CRITICAL IN MARRIAGE … & DIVORCE

Marigona Binakaj | January 9, 2026

Effective communication and negotiation are essential life skills—but they become especially important in personal relationships, particularly in marriage and, yes, even during divorce. Disagreements are inevitable. People date, live together,... Continue Reading...

COVID, SOCIAL ISOLATION & INCIVILITY

Leanne Townsend | January 9, 2026

In recent years, the tone of communication in the legal profession has shifted noticeably. Many practitioners have observed a rise in more aggressive, confrontational, and less civil interactions, not only... 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...

The Power of Being the Bigger Person in Family Law

Leanne Townsend | January 8, 2026

Family law matters are rarely easy. Emotions run high, trust is often broken, and the hurt can be overwhelming. In the midst of that pain, it can feel tempting to... Continue Reading...

A NEW ERA FOR COMMON-LAW COUPLES IN QUEBEC 

Leanne Townsend | September 25, 2025

On March 27, 2024, the Quebec National Assembly introduced Bill 56, signaling a pivotal shift in Quebec family law by creating a new legal framework for common-law couples with children.... Continue Reading...

How To Have Difficult Conversations

Marigona Binakaj | September 18, 2025

Avoiding difficult conversations often leads to more harm than good. Conflict aversion is part of the fabric of most people’s DNA. A substantial amount of literature exists providing tips on how... Continue Reading...

Leading with Heart: The Strength of a Sensitive Divorce Lawyer

Leanne Townsend | September 16, 2025

Theres a quiet truth in family law that not enough people talk about: The best divorce lawyers dont just fight hard. They feel deeply. In an area of law filled... Continue Reading...

MY LLM IS REAL

Steve Benmor | August 5, 2025

Large Language Models, known as LLMs, are specialized artificial intelligence systems designed to understand, generate and manipulate human language. Through processing vast amounts of text data, LLM’s learn linguistic patterns,... Continue Reading...