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Judge reinforces importance of confidentiality

A recent Ontario Superior Court decision underscores the importance of confidentiality for mediation matters, St. Catharines family lawyer and mediator Sharon Silbert tells AdvocateDaily.com… Read […]

Collaborative approach effective in high-stakes divorces

There is an alternative to an acrimonious divorce for high-net-worth individuals or people with businesses, St. Catharines family lawyer Sharon Silbert tells… Read more

5 Tips for Finding a Family Lawyer That’s the Right Fit for Your Unique Situation

With hundreds of lawyers serving the residents of Niagara, selecting someone to help you navigate your legal matters can feel like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

Family Mediation on the Other Side of the World

At the beginning of this month, New Zealand took a big step towards transforming its family justice system. In order to move away from the […]