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As estate litigation can be both financially and emotionally costly, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms can often be an attractive means for litigants wishing to push toward settlement, Toronto estates and…
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After extensive experience with judicial mediation in Europe and the United States, cross-border litigation lawyer Elena Mamay tells Law Times that she can see both the merits and detriments of…
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Toronto therapist Cindy Chisvin has always been passionate about giving a voice to those who need one. Now, she’s taking her skills to the areas of criminal and family law,…
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By Charles Ticker It’s now just over two months since I wrote about the dispute involving the burial and estate of the late Mr. Jefferson, actor Sherman Hemsley. …
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A recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal reinforcing the validity of arbitration decisions in family law cases sends a clear signal that the courts will respect the private…
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By Cathryn Paul The Ontario Court of Appeal, in Grosman v. Cookson, 2012 ONCA 551, decided that the fact that a support recipient files a separation agreement with the court…
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By Gary Joseph Managing Partner, MacDonald & Partners LLP This article is not about mediation, alone, nor about mediation with one individual and arbitration with another. Instead it concerns the…
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Family lawyer Andrew Feldstein writes in Lawyers Weekly that “mediation is a powerful tool at our disposal and can truly expose the strengths and weaknesses of your case.” LAWYERS WEEKLY –…
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By Cathryn Paul Separating couples face many decisions. One important early decision is what process to choose. Options include: * Negotiation between the parties without outside assistance * Mediation *…
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By Cathryn Paul The number of self-represented litigants in family cases in Ontario is growing. Many people who are not represented by lawyers cite the high costs of having lawyers.…
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