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| 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...
| 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...
| April 20, 2026
From the vantage point of a Family Mediator/Arbitrator, one of the most overlooked drivers of mid-life divorce is perimenopause. It is rarely identified, rarely discussed, and often misunderstood by men,... Continue Reading...
| April 17, 2026
There are evenings in a professional life that you remember – not because of the food or the venue or the formality of the occasion – but because something was... Continue Reading...
| April 16, 2026
For anyone unfamiliar with the acronym, “UFC” in Toronto’s family law world should be aware of the need for a Unified Family Court, not Ultimate Fighting Championship. Although given the... Continue Reading...
| March 4, 2026
In Canada, and specifically Ontario, judicial appointment decisions are built around a fairly consistent set of attributes that are sought out from applicants to the bench. According to the Canadian... Continue Reading...
| February 12, 2026
When spouses separate, allegations of family violence can heavily influence decisions regarding parenting arrangements, spousal support, and even property division. It is critical for spouses navigating family law proceedings to... Continue Reading...
| 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...
| January 9, 2026
Few negotiators face more intense pressure than those involved in high-stakes crisis situations, like the New York City Police Department Hostage Negotiation Team. These professionals are tasked with defusing life-threatening scenarios,... Continue Reading...
| January 9, 2026
In 2021, Canada’s Divorce Act and Ontario’s Children’s Law Reform Act (CLRA) were amended to prioritize family dispute resolution. Counsel must now inform clients about mediation and other ADR options... Continue Reading...