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Tag Archive: Family Law

ALIENATED PARENTS HAVE 1 MORE REMEDY

Steve Benmor | January 8, 2026

In the emotionally charged aftermath of separation and divorce, few issues are as devastating as the severance of a parent-child bond. In cases where a child has no contact with... 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...

A DIVORCE; A CUSTODY BATTLE; AN ASSASSINATION: WHEN PEOPLE TAKE THE LAW INTO THEIR OWN HANDS

Steve Benmor | January 8, 2026

On July 18, 2014, Dan Markel – a respected Canadian-born law professor at Florida State University – was shot in the head in broad daylight outside his home in Tallahassee, Florida. Eleven years later,... 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...

LOANING MONEY TO YOUR KIDS TO BUY A HOME? READ MASSAAR V. MONECK

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

In recent years, many parents have opted to assist their adult children in purchasing a home, often providing loans or guarantees to help bridge the gap in down payments. While... Continue Reading...

Financial Abuse in Marriage and Divorce: The Silent Power Play You Can’t Ignore

Leanne Townsend | October 17, 2025

When we think about abuse in relationships, our minds often go straight to the physical or emotional. But there’s another form—quieter, harder to see—that can be just as damaging: financial... Continue Reading...

CHILD SUPPORT HAS GONE UP…AND DOWN

Steve Benmor | October 16, 2025

The Government of Canada has announced that new Federal Child Support Tables will come into effect on October 1, 2025. These updated tables will apply in every province and territory and are THE... Continue Reading...

CHOOSING A MEDIATOR/ARBITRATOR: BALANCING EXPERTISE v. BIAS

Steve Benmor | September 12, 2025

Choosing a mediator/arbitrator with subject matter expertise requires extra care to avoid potential conflicts arising from existing professional relationships between the arbitrator, parties’ counsel and experts. In MDG Computers Canada Inc. et... Continue Reading...

WEAPONIZING SOCIAL MEDIA DURING DIVORCE 

Steve Benmor | August 18, 2025

In recent years, the Ontario courts have increasingly faced cases where social media becomes a battleground for divorcing spouses. This phenomenon, where individuals use online platforms to disparage, defame, or... Continue Reading...