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Tag Archive: Mediation

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO GO TO FAMILY COURT?

Cris Lam | September 16, 2025

Divorce is already emotionally and financially draining and, for many couples, the prospect of navigating the Ontario family court system adds an additional layer of complexity, cost and frustration. However,... Continue Reading...

Why Wealthier Clients Are Turning to ADR in Family Law

Leanne Townsend | September 15, 2025

When people think of high-net-worth divorce, they often imagine high-stakes court battles, aggressive lawyers, and long, expensive trials. But in reality, many wealthier clients are intentionally avoiding litigation altogether—and turning... 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...

WHY HAS MEDIATION/ARBITRATION BECOME SO POPULAR IN DIVORCE CASES?

Steve Benmor | July 30, 2025

Spouses who are undergoing separation and divorce are often living in very uncomfortable circumstances. While their family life is falling apart, they still need to manage their children’s lives, their... Continue Reading...

DEAR MEDIATOR: CAN YOU PLEASE PUT SOME ‘MUSCLE’ INTO MY CASE?

Steve Benmor | July 10, 2025

In the realm of Divorce Mediation/Arbitration, the approach taken by the Mediator can significantly impact the outcome of the process. “Muscle Mediation”, a term coined to describe a Mediator’s assertive... Continue Reading...

DIRTY TRICKS WE SEE IN DIVORCE

Steve Benmor | June 17, 2025

A bad marriage is hard.  Divorce is harder. Negotiating a divorce is very hard.  Dirty tricks in a divorce is not hard; It is shocking…But sadly it happens….often. Amidst the... Continue Reading...

WARNING: KNOW YOUR MEDIATOR/ARBITRATOR BEFORE SIGNING ON

Steve Benmor | May 4, 2025

When choosing a mediator/arbitrator, you better choose right. Otherwise, the consequences can be devastating. I had a case involving a couple with young children where we settled all issues by... Continue Reading...