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Tag Archive: Family Law

IN THE PAST, LAWYERS HAD an LLB, JD, QC or CS: BUT WHAT LAWYERS REALLY NEED IS “CR”

Jessica Brant | August 20, 2026

In the world of law, the art of listening is often undervalued or, worse, overlooked. Yet, for any lawyer to navigate a case, the ability to listen deliberately and empathetically... 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...

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY IS THE KEY TO FAMILY LAW

Marigona Binakaj | August 18, 2026

In the 1960s, a researcher named Martin Seligman studied the theory of “Learned Helplessness”. His theory explained that some people learn to become helpless and feel they have lost all... Continue Reading...

THE PERILS OF ABANDONING YOUR DIVORCE TRIAL: A CASE STUDY FROM BC

Marigona Binakaj | August 4, 2026

Divorce trials are inherently stressful and emotionally charged, especially when one or both spouses feel they have been wronged or are not being heard. However, for a self-represented spouse, the... Continue Reading...

CONFORMIST JUDGES vs. DISRUPTIVE JUDGES: A CLASH OF STYLES

Jessica Brant | July 23, 2026

In the realm of law, judges are often expected to uphold justice with both impartiality and consistency. However, there is a profound philosophical divide between judges who are considered “conformists”... Continue Reading...

TENNESSEE IS CONSIDERING A DIVORCE-FREE MARRIAGE

Marigona Binakaj | July 21, 2026

Representative Gino Bulson has introduced a new bill to the Tennessee General Assembly to create Covenant Marriages in the state. A Covenant Marriage is defined is the proposal as: “A... Continue Reading...

DIVORCE PRO’S NEED TO UNDERSTAND ACE’s & THEIR IMPACT ON LONG-TERM HEALTH

Yashika Dhall | July 15, 2026

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) have increasingly become a focal point in scientific research due to their profound impact on long-term health outcomes. One study has scientifically proven that a child... Continue Reading...

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...

CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH A PRECEDENT FOR A PRENUP?

Steve Benmor | July 7, 2026

The client’s name is Taylor. She seems nice. Her fiancé is Travis. I’ve done a conflicts check. No issues. Taylor says she’s worth about $2 billion. Personally, a lot of my... Continue Reading...

What are the top non-financial reasons to choose Med/Arb?

Steve Benmor | July 2, 2026

There was a time when legal disputes followed a predictable path: start a court case, exchange pleadings, conduct discoveries, argue motions, attend pretrials and, if by then the case did... Continue Reading...