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Tag Archive: family justice system

A DAY WASTED DRIVING TO COURT

Steve Benmor | July 8, 2026

Last week, I had a Settlement Conference scheduled at the Milton courthouse on one of my ‘remaining’ litigation files. Why ‘remaining’? Because after watching the gross disappointment of clients for... Continue Reading...

FAMILY COURT SYSTEM CONTINUES TO FAIL ONTARIANS

Steve Benmor | May 30, 2026

There are moments in legal practice that leave a lasting impression – not because the law was difficult, or because the facts were complicated, but because the system itself failed... Continue Reading...

WHAT DO RICO THE PYTHON & FAMILY COURT HAVE IN COMMON

Steve Benmor | May 12, 2026

Family court cases are quite varied.  Some involve straight couples. Some same-sex. Some married. Some common law. Some no children. Some blended families. Some complex or foreign assets. More recently,... Continue Reading...

THE ZOOM PARADOX: WHEN A JUDGE’S WORDS & HIS COURT’S ACTIONS COLLIDE

Steve Benmor | April 27, 2026

There is something deeply ironic unfolding within Ontario’s family court system – an irony that cuts to the heart of what access-to-justice actually means in practice. On one hand, judges... Continue Reading...

A LAWYER’S MORAL DILEMMA

Steve Benmor | April 21, 2026

Like many honourable lawyers, I believe in honesty, ethics and the principles of civility. I believe lawyers exist to serve and protect families.  We are guardians of rights.  We ensure... Continue Reading...

IS UFC EVER COMING TO TORONTO?

Steve Benmor | April 16, 2026

For anyone unfamiliar with the acronym, “UFC” in Toronto’s family law world should be aware of the need for a Unified Family Court, not Ultimate Fighting Championship. Although given the... Continue Reading...