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Tag Archive: family lawyers

CAN FAMILY LAWYERS LEARN FROM THEIR CLIENTS’ MISTAKES?

Steve Benmor | August 27, 2026

I recently read an article about the Gottman Institute’s famous “Four Horsemen” – four patterns of behaviour that relationship researchers have identified as powerful warning signs of marital breakdown: criticism,... 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...

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...

A Night to Remember for Family and Estate lawyers : Thank You, Ron Shulman & Team

Steve Benmor | May 27, 2026

Last night, something truly special happened in Toronto. The Toronto Lawyers Association Meetup for Family and Estate lawyers at Earls in the Financial District was masterfully hosted by the remarkable... Continue Reading...

AHLUWALIA: WHAT DID THE 5 OF 9 JUDGES AGREE IS THE BOTTOM LINE ON IPV IN CANADA?

Steve Benmor | May 22, 2026

Below I answer these 8 questions: 1. What is the new law 2. What must a victim prove 3. How can a victim prove her injuries 4. How will judges... 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...

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...