Keyword / family dispute resolution
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 Basics
Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General has created a helpful list of questions and answers about family mediation for individuals looking to understand its basic […]
Some Benefits of Staying Out of Court
I’m pleased to be quoted on the Advocate Daily website, talking about some of the benefits of out-of-court resolutions for families going through transitions. Here […]
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 […]
Timing is Everything
One factor that can have a tremendous impact on the way a separation plays out is timing. It is quite common for a couple that splits to have one person who has been contemplating separation for a long time, and another for whom the decision to break up is much more recent, or even imposed on them against their will.
What to Tell the Kids
One of the biggest concerns for parents who have decided to separate is how to let their children know about the change to their family […]
Family Mediation Myths
If you are considering using mediation to help you resolve the issues related to your separation, you may have encountered some of the following misconceptions […]
Learning the Language of the Law
If you are going through a separation or divorce, you will likely find yourself on the receiving end of lots of new information about family […]