Recently, Justice Bonkalo released a report recommending that paralegals be allowed to practice without supervision in cases family law dealing with custody, access, restraining orders, and child support. To say... read more →
I listened to a fascinating program on CBC Radio’s “Out in the Open” last week about divorce – how it has changed over the years and some of the realities... read more →
Recently, I have had quite a few cases with clients who have had entered into “kitchen table” agreements with spouses soon after separation. In many ways, I can understand why... read more →
I read an article this article in the Toronto Star today: Mother-child prison program giving babies, mothers 'a better chance'. The article contains a description of a program which aims to keep... read more →
When I speak to clients about collaborative law, one frequent worry is that the collaborative process takes away the option of "going to court". To engage in collaborative law, both parties... read more →
After months of planning, we finally moved into our newly renovated offices! Our new address is: 151 Bloor St. W. Suite 604 Toronto, Ontario M5S 1S4 I must say that... read more →
This has been a month "on the move". For those of you who have attempted to contact me this last month, you will know that I've been busy with my... read more →
Spring is finally here in Toronto. And with the sunny weather comes a sunny event worthy of promotion: The Collaborative Practice Toronto ART BATTLE! Collaborative Practice Toronto is hosting a fundraising... read more →
If you do child protection work, conducting a trial at least once if not multiple times in your career is inevitable. I just spent the last two weeks again mired... read more →
Although a well-known option in criminal law, many counsel and clients are unaware that in certain very specific circumstances, a court may order the Ministry of the Attorney General to... read more →