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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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]