Category / Mediation
Our Team is Growing!
Sharon B. Silbert Professional Corporation Family Law + Mediation is pleased to welcome law student Stephanie Feld to our team this summer. Stephanie recently completed […]
Solid negotiation skills crucial for family lawyers
Sharon had the pleasure of speaking to the Advocate Daily about a recent study revealing that negotiation is the most common way that matters are resolved in […]
Mediation: Helping divorced parents learn to work together
In her recent article published in The Globe and Mail, Erin Silver speaks candidly about how hard she has found it to co-parent since her […]
The Value of Pessimism in Family Law Negotiations
Breaking news: maintaining a bit of pessimism in family law negotiations just might serve you well. Does this sound counterintuitive? Shouldn’t we remain optimistic about […]
Split: A Film for Kids of Divorce (and their Parents)
“It’s not like what you think, really. We’re still a family, but we don’t live in the same house anymore. That’s all.” These are the […]
What is Your Conflict Intelligence?
Are you aware of how you usually act when you engage in conflict? Do you have “hot buttons” that are continually pressed by others, or […]
“Getting the Most out of Family Mediation”: A Free Family Mediation Guide for Clients!
Going through a separation can be confusing. Many couples assume that their case will ultimately be settled by lawyers or by going to court, but […]
Six Things You Can Do to Manage Conflict Better
There’s no way around it – conflict is hard. Most of us try to avoid, postpone or passive-aggressively fend it off. But it’s usually inevitable, […]
What is a “Parenting Plan”?
Parents’ separation can be very difficult for children. One way that parents can help to make the transition as smooth as possible for their kids is to develop a […]
Combining Mediation and Unbundled Legal Services to Provide Greater Access to Justice
The following article originally appeared in the July 25, 2014 issue of The Lawyers Weekly, published by LexisNexis Canada Inc. It was inspired by the writings of Kari […]