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Tag Archive: legal ethics

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 PITFALLS OF RELIANCE ON EXPERT OPINIONS IN FAMILY LAW

Jessica Brant | April 24, 2026

In the realm of family law, where expert opinions often wield significant influence, a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal in R v. Hason serves as a stark... Continue Reading...

WHERE IS MARIA?

Steve Benmor | April 22, 2026

One of the hardest truths about the legal profession is that the public almost never experiences a lawyer as an abstract, generic professional. In fact, most people have very little... 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...

LAWYERS USE AI AT THEIR OWN RISK

Steve Benmor | February 13, 2026

The promise of artificial intelligence in the legal system is speed, access, and efficiency. Its peril is something far older: blind trust in authority without verification. A recent California decision... Continue Reading...

WHEN A JUDGE’S EFFORT TO APPEAR NEUTRAL LEADS TO INJUSTICE

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

Nobody likes conflict. Not lawyers, not mediators, and not judges. But day in and day out, we see high conflict cases in family court. In fact, it has become a... Continue Reading...

PROTECTING FINANCIAL PRIVACY IN DIVORCE & CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

In the realm of divorce, one of the most sensitive aspects for high net worth clients is the requirement for full and frank financial disclosure. When it comes to divorce... Continue Reading...

DON’T BECOME THE NEXT DEEPAK PARADKAR

Steve Benmor | January 9, 2026

In family law, we see the best and the worst of human behaviour. Spouses in crisis often come to their lawyers angry, grieving, fearful, or determined to “win”- sometimes at... 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...

Ontario Courts release new rules for using ChatGPT: AI now requires ‘Actual Intelligence’

Steve Benmor | January 8, 2026

If you practice law in Ontario, you better read this new Practice Direction reproduced below [and the sanctions for any breach]: The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Court Proceedings... Continue Reading...