Category / Dispute Resolution

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 […]

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 […]

Separated and Co-Parenting? There’s an App for That…

There are apps and websites available nowadays to help us streamline every aspect of our lives, and co-parenting might have just gotten a little bit […]

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, […]

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 […]

How University of Toronto Alumni and Students are Changing Family Law

Sharon Silbert was recently featured in an article in the University of Toronto Faculty of Law‘s Nexus Magazine about the ways in which the practice […]

New Legal Aid Initiatives Support Out-of-Court Settlement of Family Law Disputes

Legal Aid Ontario recently announced the launch of two new programs aimed at broadening the supports available to low-income Ontarians who wish to resolve their family […]