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- [Navigating Conflicts with Expertise & Fairness](https://fdrio.ca/blog/navigating-conflicts-with-expertise-and-fairness/) - Navigating Conflicts with Expertise & Fairness Author: Donald Bisson This article was originally posted on “Jobs of the Future” on www.baytoday.ca “Jobs of the Future is a series focusing on career paths, local job opportunities, programs, and tales of success that highlight North Bay’s diverse job market.” —– In an increasingly
- [Revisiting the Basics of Trusts](https://fdrio.ca/blog/revisiting-the-basics-of-trusts/) - Revisiting the Basics of Trusts Author: Nick Esterbauer Along with my partners, Ian M. Hull, Suzana Popovic-Montag, Jonathon Kappy, Stuart Clark, and Doreen So, I have had the pleasure of teaching Trusts at Osgoode Hall Law School this term. It has been fun to interact with engaged students, to revisit the basics of trust law,
- [How to Ensure That You Have a Confidential Divorce](https://fdrio.ca/blog/how-to-ensure-you-have-a-confidential-divorce/) - How to Ensure You Have a Confidential Divorce Author: Anne Freed Happy almost Spring-Time! For today’s topic, I will discuss how to have a Confidential Divorce. In this regard, it is important that you know that, when one’s matrimonial matter goes to Court, the Court materials including Pleadings, Affidavits and – most importantly – the
- [Is it Acceptable to Roll Your Eyes in Mediation?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/is-it-acceptable-to-roll-your-eyes-in-mediation/) - Is it Acceptable to Roll Your Eyes in Mediation? Author: Steve Benmor The success of divorce mediation is all about communication. But it is not just our words that we are communicating. Our body language is much louder than our voice. If our face, body and mouth are saying the same things, then our message
- [Justice Jennifer Daudlin Appointment](https://fdrio.ca/blog/congratulations/) - Please join us in congratulating Justice Jennifer Daudlin On behalf of FDRIO's Board and members, we are proud to congratulate Justice Daudlin on her appointment to the bilingual position at the Ontario Court of Justice in Toronto. As an active member of FDRIO's executive, conference co-chair, and Chair of the board, Ontario's judiciary has added one more
- [Message from Jennifer Daudlin - FDRIO's New Chair](https://fdrio.ca/blog/message-from-jennifer-daudlin-fdrios-new-chair/) - I am Jennifer Daudlin, and it is an honour to assume the role of the new Chair of the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario. Before I share our vision for the future, I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to our outgoing Chair. Julie Gill has been an exceptional beacon of leadership and
- [A message from our Past-Chair - Julie Gill](https://fdrio.ca/blog/a-message-from-our-past-chair-julie-gill/) - Monday November 20, 2023 marks the end of my 2-year term as chair of FDRIO. I want to start today by thanking all the directors I’ve had the pleasure of working with, and the members I’ve had the pleasure of working for. FDRIO’s vision is To Promote and Improve Family Dispute Resolution. Although it may
- [Delving Deeper - A Reflection](https://fdrio.ca/blog/delving-deeper-a-reflection/) - Yesterday I had the privilege of attending the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario’s (“FDRIO”) 2023 Annual Conference. FDRIO is a not-for-profit organization that provides certificates, networking and advocacy for professionals working in the area of family dispute resolution. FDRIO aims to educate and elevate the field of family dispute resolution and those involved with it. They
- [Mental Health for Lawyers and Other FDR Professionals](https://fdrio.ca/blog/mental-health-for-lawyers-and-other-fdr-professionals/) - By Nick Esterbauer ----- Earlier this month, I hosted the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) webinar "Finding Inner Peace in the Chaos of Lawyering", featuring guest speaker Joanna Shaw. Joanna shared a number of tips for those overwhelmed with work as a lawyer (or other type of Family Dispute Resolution professional), including the following: Recognizing that
- [Summer Message to Members & Supporters](https://fdrio.ca/blog/summer-message-to-fdrio-members-supports/) - To our members and supporters, FDRIO’s diverse membership includes not just Mediators but Lawyers, Chartered Business Valuators, Divorce Coaches, Certified Divorce Financial Planners, Paralegals, Law Students, Social Workers, Mental Health professionals and others. Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) professionals are frontline family law service professionals, who, because of our diversity of professional expertise, are uniquely aware
- [Re Sandhu and the Role of Capacity Assessments in Court](https://fdrio.ca/blog/re-sandhu-and-the-role-of-capacity-assessments-in-court/) - May 15, 2023 Assessments of mental capacity are important tools in matters where there is a dispute as to capacity, whether that is the central issue in the litigation or a side issue that arises and interrupts the next steps. For example, in an estate litigation practice, we often see the challenge of gifts or
- [Screening for Parenting Coordination: It is a Very Different Thing](https://fdrio.ca/blog/screening-for-pc-different/) - Screening for Parenting Coordination: It is a Very Different Thing Author: Hilary Linton Screening for power imbalances and family violence is mandated by Regulation 134/07 under the Arbitration Act. That Regulation requires family arbitrators, including parenting coordinators, to certify that they have screened both parents separately for power imbalances and family violence before they
- [A message from Julie Gill, our Chair of FDRIO.](https://fdrio.ca/blog/a-message-from-julie-gill-our-chair-of-fdrio/) - A message from Julie Gill, our Chair of FDRIO. As the Chair of FDRIO, I have the pleasure of wishing you a happy and prosperous New Year! At FDRIO, we know that FDR is more than any one of the disciplines alone. It includes mediation, mediation-arbitration, arbitration, parenting coordination, coaching, as well as financial and
- [Fall Newsletter 2022](https://fdrio.ca/blog/fall-newsletter-2022/)
- [PC News  and Tips From Across the Country and Around the World!](https://fdrio.ca/blog/pc-news-and-tips-from-across-the-country-and-around-the-world/) - PC News and Tips From Across the Country and Around the World! Author: Hilary Linton Parenting coordination is in its infancy in Ontario. As an unregulated, private service for which no court directives or Rules apply, we can learn a lot from what others are doing. Here are some updates: Anne-Marie Cade
- [The Latest in PC Case Law: Found Here!](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-latest-in-pc-case-law-found-here/) - The Latest in PC Case Law: Found Here! Authors: Borzou Tabrizi and Hilary Linton We recently wrote a couple of articles in the Lawyer’s Daily about some important PC case law. We found that some PCs and also some lawyers were not entirely clear on the role of the PC, the PC’s jurisdiction, and
- [Tips for Family Lawyers Negotiating Parenting Coordination Clauses](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tips-for-family-lawyers-negotiating-parenting-coordination-clauses/) - Tips for Family Lawyers Negotiating Parenting Coordination Clauses Authors: Lindsay Kertland and Hilary Linton Most PCs are able to have input into the jurisdiction they are given in their PC Agreement. That is because the PC Agreement does not (or should not be) signed until we have met both and had confidential intakes with
- [BREAKING NEWS: The Alberta Court of Appeal Confirms: Courts Cannot Order a Parenting Coordinator](https://fdrio.ca/blog/breaking-news-alberta/) - BREAKING NEWS: (As in Ontario) The Alberta Court of Appeal (Correctly) Confirms: Courts Cannot Order a Parenting Coordinator Author: Hilary Linton A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that a court cannot order parents to retain a parenting coordinator. In SSG and SKG (2022 ABCA 379 CanLII) the trial judge
- [Parenting Coordination Models Today](https://fdrio.ca/blog/parenting-coordination-models-today/) - Parenting Coordination Models Today Author: Jared Norton, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM, FDRP PC The use of Parenting Coordination (PC) as a dispute-resolution mechanism is growing in popularity. As a result, more and more professionals, both legal and mental health, are taking training and adding PC to their list of available services. Despite the best practice guidelines
- [Ontario Hear the Child Society and Arbitration Section Announcement:](https://fdrio.ca/blog/ontario-hear-the-child-society-and-arbitration-section-announcement/) - Ontario Hear the Child Society Under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and also under Canadian and Ontario law, children have the right to have their voice heard where decisions are being made that affect them. Parenting Coordinators (PCs) therefore now have a responsibility to consider, in all cases, how best
- [Summer Newsletter 2022](https://fdrio.ca/blog/summer-newsletter-2022/)
- [Is it confidential?  Is it binding?  A recent case answers common questions about mediation.](https://fdrio.ca/blog/is-it-confidential-is-it-binding-a-recent-case-answers-common-questions-about-mediation/) - Is it confidential? Is it binding? A recent case answers common questions about mediation. Author: Hilary Linton This article was originally posted on the Riverdale Mediation Services Blog and is published with the permission of the author. A recent decision of Justice A. Himel of the Newmarket Superior Court of Justice is instructive
- [Covid-19 Business Subsidies from a Family Law Perspective](https://fdrio.ca/blog/covid-19-bus-subsidies-fl-perspective/) - Covid-19 Business Subsidies from a Family Law Perspective Author: Patrick McCabe, CBV Canada’s government response to Covid-19 related business closures in March and April 2020 was swift: businesses were extended interest-free, partially forgivable loans in the form of the Canada Emergency Business Account (“CEBA”) and were extended subsidies intended to retain employees and staff in
- [Are Estate Litigators FDR Professionals?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/are-estate-litigators-fdr-professionals/) - Are Estate Litigators FDR Professionals? Author: Nick Esterbauer, Hull & Hull LLP When friends or relatives ask me what “estate litigation” is, the description that most frequently comes to mind is that estate litigators try to help our clients after the death of a loved one when there is some sort of problem. While the
- [Can I Use Spousal Support as an Income Source to Apply for a Mortgage?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/can-i-use-spousal-support-as-an-income-source-to-apply-for-a-mortgage/) - Can I Use Spousal Support as an Income Source to Apply for a Mortgage? Author: Kin Ho Wong, Certified Divorce Real Estate Specialist Applying for a mortgage is a common thing and as a married couple, you may find a need to apply for one. However, research may be necessary when it comes to divorce
- [50/50 Is Not Always An Equal Split](https://fdrio.ca/blog/50-50-is-not-always-an-equal-split/) - 50/50 Is Not Always An Equal Split Author: Paul Beck, FMA, CFP, FCSI, CFDS When couples decide to finally spit up and go their separate ways it is an emotional and uncertain time for everyone involved. One of the biggest questions asked is, “How am I going to survive financially?” Part of that question causes
- [From the FDRIO Conference: Indigenous Peoples Often Prefer to Deal with Conflict Resolution Within Own Communities](https://fdrio.ca/blog/indigenous-peoples-often-prefer-to-deal-with-conflict-resolution-within-own-communities-conference-told/) - by Amanda Jerome as appeared in The Lawyer's Daily on January 3rd, 2019 Approaches to conflict dispute resolution are different in the Indigenous family context and legal professionals need to educate themselves on cultural variances in order to ethically and effectively assist them, explained Katherine Hensel to attendees of the Family Dispute Institute of Ontario’s
- [Court Upholds Confidentiality of Mediation Intake Forms, Mediator’s File and Screening Notes: (Retired Justice) Cliff Nelson & Hilary Linton](https://fdrio.ca/blog/court-upholds-confidentiality-of-mediation-intake-forms-mediators-file-screening-notes/) - by, Cliff Nelson, Riverdale Mediation & Hilary Linton, Riverdale Mediation and mediate393/311/47 Few legal principles are more sacrosanct than settlement privilege. In family law, where the legal, emotional and physical safety of family mediation is directly connected to its effectiveness, the principle is even more important. And the most sacred of all parts of a
- [From the FDRIO Conference: Workplaces Need Inclusive Leaders to Break Through Implicit Bias](https://fdrio.ca/blog/workplaces-need-inclusive-leaders-to-break-through-implicit-bias-speaker-says/) - by Amanda Jerome as appeared in The Lawyer's Daily on January, 17, 2019 Everyone has implicit bias. Whether it’s toward a specific culture, gender, or age, biases learned from childhood impact how people behave in a workplace which, Delee Fromm explained, need to be broken in order to change social norms. Fromm, a lawyer
- [Former Dragons’ Den star's Divorce Case Highlights Trouble with ‘Expert Testimony’ in Family Law: FDRIO Member Laurie Pawlitza](https://fdrio.ca/blog/former-dragons-den-stars-divorce-case-highlights-trouble-with-expert-testimony-in-family-law/) - This article was originally published in the National Post. By Laurie Pawlitza The more complex our world has become, the more likely it is that litigation will involve expert evidence. Many family law cases require the expert testimony of psychologists or social workers who make recommendations on what is in a child’s best interests. Other
- [FDRIO Member Angela Princewill speaks on being an immigrant, culture, Black History Month and more](https://fdrio.ca/blog/an-interview-with-angela-princewill-fdrio-member-of-the-month-february-2019/) - By AJ Jakubowska I must admit interviewing FDRIO Members of the Month is quickly becoming a favourite part my job as Newsletter Editor. Here is my conversation with Angela Princewill, our featured Member of the Month. She is a family and immigration law lawyer who has expanded her toolkit for assisting with the resolution of
- [Cliff's Notes - February 2019](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-february-2019/) - In our February 2019 newsletter, Cliff Nelson, now-retired Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario, provides us with his comments on two recent Ontario court decisions. Ignore Arbitration Awards at Your Peril In the recent case of Blair v. Hamilton, 2019 ONSC 622, Justice P. MacEachern had to decide which of two parents would
- [Free of Judgment....and With an Open Mind: Members Matilda Kissi and Gilead Kay on how FDR Professionals can remain neutral and impartial](https://fdrio.ca/blog/free-of-judgement-and-with-an-open-mind/) - by AJ Jakubowksa In conversation with Matilda and Gil. Psychologists are divided on the question of how we become who we are and why we behave the way we do in various situations. For example, those who subscribe to trait theories believe that human behaviour arises from particular personality or character traits. Situationists, on the
- [FDRIO Member Jared Norton On Managing the Many Hats that FDR Professionals Must Wear](https://fdrio.ca/blog/an-interview-with-jared-norton-fdrio-member-of-the-month-march-2019/) - By AJ Jakubowska Jared, I appreciate this opportunity to pose some questions to you, so FDRIO members can find out more about you and your approach to FDR. In my preliminary research, I noted your emphasis on the importance of treating each individual, each dispute as unique. I also see you have an interest in
- [Ordering Mediation in a Civil Case with Extensive Family Overlap](https://fdrio.ca/blog/ordering-mediation-in-a-civil-case-with-extensive-family-overlap/) - by Retired Justice, Cliff Nelson as part of "Cliff's Notes" a feature in FDRIO's newsletter In a recent case, Adams v. Adams 2019 ONSC 1431, which pitted a wife against her husband and in-laws over how much money, if any, was owing to her from equity in the in-laws' house, Master Ronna Brott had to
- [“Arbitrator sides with Ontario parent who refuses to immunize children, cites anti-vaccination ‘expert’."](https://fdrio.ca/blog/arbitrator-sides-with-ontario-parent-who-refuses-to-immunize-children-cites-anti-vaccination-expert/) - The outpouring of public commentary about a recent family arbitration cries out for clarification. There seems to be much misinformation and mistrust about family arbitration. Yet most family arbitrators are experienced, caring professionals. Most arbitrations are successful in the opinion of the parties who participated in them.
- [Pre-arbitration preparations are key to Family Arbitrators, by (retired Justice) Cliff Nelson](https://fdrio.ca/blog/arbitrator-sides-with-ontario-parent-who-refuses-to-immunize-children-cites-anti-vaccination-expert-2/) - The outpouring of public commentary about a recent family arbitration cries out for clarification. There seems to be much misinformation and mistrust about family arbitration. Yet most family arbitrators are experienced, caring professionals. Most arbitrations are successful in the opinion of the parties who participated in them.
- [One-sided assessments are a no-no, for those who Mediate and/or Arbitrate Child-Related Matters, by (retired Justice) Cliff Nelson](https://fdrio.ca/blog/one-sided-assessments-are-a-no-no-for-those-who-mediate-and-or-arbitrate-child-related-matters-by-retired-justice-cliff-nelson/) - The outpouring of public commentary about a recent family arbitration cries out for clarification. There seems to be much misinformation and mistrust about family arbitration. Yet most family arbitrators are experienced, caring professionals. Most arbitrations are successful in the opinion of the parties who participated in them.
- [Staying Within the Lines: Separation Agreements by Non-Lawyer Mediators](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staying-within-the-lines-separation-agreements-by-non-lawyer-mediators/) - The outpouring of public commentary about a recent family arbitration cries out for clarification. There seems to be much misinformation and mistrust about family arbitration. Yet most family arbitrators are experienced, caring professionals. Most arbitrations are successful in the opinion of the parties who participated in them.
- [Book Review: A Guide to Family Arbitration in Ontario](https://fdrio.ca/blog/book-review-a-guide-to-family-arbitration-in-ontario-by-stephen-grant-and-jenna-preston-lexis-nexis-2018/) - Score: 9.5/10 This thin (just over 100 pages of text), easy-to-read primer is a gem for family arbitrators and parenting coordinators. It is also a great guide for counsel wondering if private adjudication is a good option. One may not wholly accept the premise that family arbitration is becoming the norm in Ontario due
- [Is Arbitration Right for Every Case?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/is-arbitration-right-for-every-case/) - by Judith Nicoll Readers of this Newsletter will no doubt have read the FDRIO response to reports that an Ontario arbitrator had sided with a mother who chooses not to vaccinate her children. The National Post reported (Mar.28/19) that the Arbitrator had accepted anti-vaccination evidence from a medical doctor who now practiced chiefly in alternative
- [Having Two Lawyers on a File - is it a justifiable expense?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/having-two-lawyers-on-a-file-is-it-a-justifiable-expense/) - by Retired Justice, Cliff Nelson as part of "Cliff's Notes" a feature in FDRIO's newsletter This month, I am going to refer to two cases: one from the Ontario Court of Appeal, the other from the Superior Court of Justice. Neither case is of particular importance (except, of course, to the parties themselves) nor do
- [Attachment in Family Mediation](https://fdrio.ca/blog/attachment-in-family-mediation/) - Dr. Linda Ennis If we are truly understanding what constitutes a successful family mediation, we need to address the impact and role of attachment theory as a foundation for all human behavior. The theory applies, in its entirety, as a continuum ranging from the secure to the insecure nature of relationships across the lifespan beginning
- [Divorce Act Amendment Pass Out of the Senate](https://fdrio.ca/blog/divorce-act-amendment-pass-out-of-the-senate/) - Many of us in the negotiation and collaboration areas of practice have known for a long time that the terms “custody” and “access” can sound like winner and loser to some separating parents. In May 2018, the federal government decided to propose changes to the Divorce Act that would eliminate these terms and embrace the
- [Mediation Practicum is Coming](https://fdrio.ca/blog/mediation-practicum-is-coming/) - November 19, 20 & 22 2019 A conversation with Cathryn L. Paul FDRIO: What is the purpose of the Practicum? A: The practicum is to help new mediators’ practice and develop their skills in realistic scenarios. It can be hard for students to find practical experience opportunities to complete the supervised hours for certification. We
- [The Trainer’s Forum](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-trainers-forum/) - A conversation with Michael Saini FDRIO: What is the goal of the Trainers’ Forum this year? A: The goal of the Trainers’ Forum this year is to provide trainers with an interactive opportunity to explore the use of simulations (standardized actors) while exploring concrete techniques for teaching about trauma-informed mediation (TIM). Trainers will be provided
- [AFCC Ontario Draft Parenting Plan Guidelines](https://fdrio.ca/blog/afcc-ontario-draft-parenting-plan-guidelines/) - A conversation with Nick Bala FDRIO: Tell us about the parenting plan guide, and why these materials are being developed? The origin of the project was in part a response to a concern expressed by some more experienced professionals that some of their less experienced colleagues did not seem fully familiar with basic child development
- [The 2019 Crowe Soberman Award goes to …](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-2019-crowe-soberman-award-goes-to/) - Dr. Rachel Birnbaum The Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) has announced that Dr. Rachel Birnbaum is the recipient of the 2019 Crowe Soberman Award of Excellence. The award is given annually by FDRIO to an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the field of family dispute resolution in Ontario. For full
- [393 ASC: Information Night and Lawyer Training](https://fdrio.ca/blog/393-asc-information-night-and-lawyer-training/) - The Bench and Bar Committee for the Superior Court of Justice at 393 University (Family) is thrilled to announce a new project – 393ASC (Advice and Settlement Counsel). Beginning in January, 2020, we will have 2 lawyers every Tuesday and Friday at 393 University Avenue to provide private Duty Counsel services on the 9th floor. Our
- [Panel applauds Divorce Act changes that highlight mediation, best interests of child](https://fdrio.ca/blog/panel-applauds-divorce-act-changes-that-highlight-mediation-best-interests-of-child/) - Published by The Lawyer's Daily on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. Family justice experts at the fifth annual Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) Conference lauded amendments to the Divorce Act, which they say signal a “cultural shift” in best interest of the child duties as well as an emphasis on mediation. “The Divorce Act: How
- [Conference Highlight - Panel Applauds Divorce Act Changes That Highlight Mediation, and Best Interests of Child](https://fdrio.ca/blog/conference-highlight-panel-applauds-divorce-act-changes-that-highlight-mediation-and-best-interests-of-child/) - Family justice experts at the fifth annual Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) Conference lauded amendments to the Divorce Act, which they say signal a “cultural shift” in best interest of the child duties as well as an emphasis on mediation. “The Divorce Act: How will the changes impact FDR?” panel, held on Nov.
- [The Ryerson Legal Innovation Zone (LIZ) Family Law Portal](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-ryerson-legal-innovation-zone-liz-family-law-portal/) - A Conversation The Family Law Portal Team at Ryerson is very aware of recent efforts to improve the experience of family law clients, particularly those considering a court process. Both the enhanced CLEO Guided Pathways and the Family Law Limited Scope Services Project are welcome initiatives. Some History Several years ago, Chris Bentley, the Director
- [The Meaning and Importance of Arbitration Act Reg. 134/07: For Counsel, Arbitrators and Parenting Coordinators](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-meaning-and-importance-of-arbitration-act-reg-134-07-for-counsel-arbitrators-and-parenting-coordinators/) - In this issue, we address the continuing confusion among the bar and bench about the formal pre-requisites for binding family arbitration agreements. As someone with considerable knowledge of the meaning, purpose and utility of the pre-arbitration requirement for screening for power imbalances and domestic violence. I am having difficulty with the recent decision of the
- [Family Law Rules: Changes on Expert Witnesses](https://fdrio.ca/blog/family-law-rules-changes-on-expert-witnesses/) - In September 2019, the Family Law Rules were updated to provide expanded direction on the use of expert evidence. Four months later, we can reflect on some impact as reflected in case law. (a) First, how we got here It may be recalled that prior to these amendments, the last large amendment to Rule 20.1
- [CLIFF’S NOTES: An Idea to Think About: Judge Focused Mediation and Decision Making](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-an-idea-to-think-about-judge-focused-mediation-and-decision-making/) - I have been thinking about having those judges who preside over family matters in Ontario’s courts expand their duties to include mediation, followed by the ability to render a decision, should the parties be unable to reach agreement. Let me back up for a moment. Those of us familiar with the court system understand that
- [Divorcing on a Budget - Is it Possible?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/divorcing-on-a-budget-is-it-possible/) - Divorce is expensive. If you were asked to summarize the costs that your next client would pay for total services rendered, you would be able to come up with an estimate (or at the very least a general range) without too much trouble. However, if you were asked you to do the same for another
- [Marketing and Profitability in A Boutique Practice - Build Your Niche](https://fdrio.ca/blog/marketing-and-profitability-in-a-boutique-practice-build-your-niche/) - At some point or another, many lawyers, mediators, or other professionals assisting families will consider focusing their practices into areas of specialization. While the focus of this paper is marketing from the perspective of a specialized estates practice, many of the same principles and tools may apply to other specializations in law and related fields.
- [Marketing in the Age of Social Media](https://fdrio.ca/blog/marketing-in-the-age-of-social-media/) - We are all busy practitioners but there is busy and then there is busy. Effectively marketing your FDP practice will help you improve the quality of the work that comes in and that quality improves the quality of the work that goes out. The better the work product the more likely that quality work
- [Med/Arb Agreement Enforceable Despite No DV Screening](https://fdrio.ca/blog/med-arb-agreement-enforceable-despite-no-dv-screening/) - Z.S. v. B.P., 2020 ONSC 885 is the latest in a series of cases in which Ontario courts have had to determine if an arbitration agreement is enforceable notwithstanding its failure to comply with the procedural requirements of the Regulation to the Arbitration Act. The parties had signed Minutes of Settlement in which they agreed
- [Meeting Clients Where They Are At - Legal Coaching Opportunities Abound!](https://fdrio.ca/blog/meeting-clients-where-they-are-at-legal-coaching-opportunities-abound/) - Coaches are trained to work with clients in any setting by meeting them ‘where they are at’. This phrase means being ready to work with a client in whatever capacity the client wants and is ready for at any particular time. In family law, clients are sometimes left to try to catch up to their
- [Nine Startling Google Factoids about Legal and Professional Services Marketing](https://fdrio.ca/blog/nine-startling-google-factoids-about-legal-and-professional-services-marketing/) - (Originally published December 19, 2019, in The Lawyer’s Daily, a LexisNexis publication) 1. Fact: Google owns 93 per cent of all web searches in Canada. Canada loves Google even more than the Americans do. This means: Your website needs to be optimized for Google Chrome. You need to be using tried-and-true principles of Search
- [You'll know it when you see it (Unless you don't know what you're looking for)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/youll-know-it-when-you-see-it-unless-you-dont-know-what-youre-looking-for/) - A Primer on Conflicts of Interest in FDR Plainly stated, a “conflict of interest” is when a person faces competing professional or personal interests. The classic example is the workplace supervisor and supervised employee who are also spouses. From a legal practice perspective, a conflict of interest is widely defined as “when there is a
- [Litigation Management Arbitrations](https://fdrio.ca/blog/litigation-management-arbitrations/) - Following an email exchange with a group of lawyers concerned about the closure of the courts, Aaron Franks & Judith Nicoll prepared a model Litigation Management and Arbitration Agreement for a roster of arbitrators to do litigation management for family law cases at a reduced rate. Through an arbitration agreement users can refer procedural issues to
- [Note from the Editor](https://fdrio.ca/blog/note-from-the-editor/) - Ironically at the end of 2019, I considered my year one business development, and decided I needed to differentiate myself. I thought maybe I should focus on a niche market - like online mediation. But as I considered this business idea, we were all swept up in the tsunami of the business disruption event of a
- [First Responders: Dispute Resolution Professionals Answer the Call to Assist Parents to Resolve Differences](https://fdrio.ca/blog/first-responders-dispute-resolution-professionals-answer-the-call-to-assist-parents-to-resolve-differences/) - COVID-19 driven fear has piqued parental anxieties creating a surge in co-parental conflict. While health care workers are risking their lives fighting COVID-19 on the front lines, mental health professionals, family law lawyers, and dispute resolution professionals have become first responders responsible for guiding families through the uncharted parenting territory created by social distancing. Reports
- [THE COVID-19 FAM FAQ Practical Legal Information on Family Law Parenting Issues During COVID-19](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-covid-19-fam-faq-practical-legal-information-on-family-law-parenting-issues-during-covid-19/) - THE COVID-19 FAM FAQ Updated to April 3, 2020 This document shares general information gleaned from the Ontario family law court decisions arising during and as a result of COVID-19. The information should not be relied on as legal advice to specific circumstances. If you have a question specific to your situation, see Part (C)
- [Cliff’s Notes – FDRIO April 2020 Newsletter](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-fdrio-april-2020-newsletter/) - Smith v. Sieger, 2020 ONSC 1681 It did not take long for an emergency motion to be brought before the Court in a case in which the current pandemic played a key role. In a motion brought by the father of a sixteen-year-old male child, Kaufman J. was faced with an urgent situation: whether the
- [Indigenous Perspectives in Family Law Webinar](https://fdrio.ca/blog/indigenous-perspectives-in-family-law-webinar/) - This important and popular webinar raised over $1,000.00 for the First Nations Family and Child Caring Society, the charity chosen by our presenters! This webinar, attended by almost 200 people, offered so much to participants. Not only did Linda Nothing and Kayla Vaiu speak from their own experience, but they provided insights into the complexity
- [The Family Law Coach - Where affordability, flexibility, and convenience meet family law.](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-family-law-coach-where-affordability-flexibility-and-convenience-meet-family-law/) - In family law there are two categories of people who need service: those who can, or are willing to, afford us and those who can’t, or are unwilling, to pay that much money for services. The unable or unwilling make up more than twice as many potential clients than the able and willing. They’re the
- [Clients from Indigenous Communities](https://fdrio.ca/blog/clients-from-indigenous-communities/) - Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) www.ofifc.org Some Programs include: Children Who Witness Violence Program – promotes positive development and life choices of urban Indigenous children ages 7-14 who have experienced violence. Cultural Resource Coordinator Program – provides children, youth, and families an access to cultural knowledge through a range of approaches, fostering positive Indigenous
- [Services for Men](https://fdrio.ca/blog/services-for-men/) - There is a lack of services, resources and materials for men who are experiencing relationship violence. Due to cultural beliefs about gender and violence, many men who disclose violence are not believed. These issues combine to make it very difficult for men to get the help they need when they are experiencing violence. Furthermore, although
- [Cliff's Notes - May 2020](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-may-2020/) - Most of you have read that there are sharp increases in domestic violence cases in Ontario - abuse against both women and children - during the pandemic. This spike is related to the fact that families are forced to spend most of their time at home. Information about the increase in cases has been obtained
- [Doing a Lot With a Little:  Ontario’s Family Court Support Worker Program](https://fdrio.ca/blog/doing-a-lot-with-a-little-ontarios-family-court-support-worker-program/) - Implemented by the Ministry of the Attorney General in 2011, Ontario’s Family Court Support Worker (FCSW) program has become a critical service for survivors of family violence who are involved with the family court process. FCSWs work for community agencies (shelters, counselling agencies and victim service organizations), funded by MAG to deliver the service, which
- [Employment Law and COVID-19 Considerations Relating to Domestic Violence in the Workplace](https://fdrio.ca/blog/employment-law-and-covid-19-considerations-relating-to-domestic-violence-in-the-workplace/) - NOTE: The employment-related portion of this webinar/paper mainly focuses on Ontario legislation. However, it is an employer’s general duty across all jurisdictions to ensure all employees have a safe and healthy workplace. Occupational Health and Safety Act Employers have a general duty to “take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a
- [Law Foundation Grant Supports Luke’s Place Expansion of Virtual Legal Clinic  ](https://fdrio.ca/blog/law-foundation-grant-supports-lukes-place-expansion-of-virtual-legal-clinic/) - Several times a month lawyer Min Jin provides confidential pro bono legal guidance and advice through video and teleconference. She’s in Toronto but the women she helps are often in small, rural, or remote communities in the province. Min, a Barrister & Solicitor at Vayalilkollattu Law, is one of several lawyers who has partnered with Luke’s Place
- [Non-Disclosure: Looking Beyond the Cancer Metaphor](https://fdrio.ca/blog/non-disclosure-looking-beyond-the-cancer-metaphor/) - As the Supreme Court suggested in Leskun v. Leskun, at para. 34, nondisclosure is the cancer of family law. This is an apt metaphor. Nondisclosure metastasizes and impacts all participants in the family law process. Lawyers for recipients cannot adequately advise their clients, while lawyers for payors become unwitting participants in a fraud on the
- [Note from the Editors](https://fdrio.ca/blog/note-from-the-editors/) - For some, it has taken a pandemic to bring to light the fact that many people are not “safe at home”. FDRIO has always been a leading advocate for the need to take gender-based violence and risk seriously in the FDR context, and in that context, welcome to this month’s newsletter. It has been almost 40
- [Settling Family Law Cases: Lawyer Beware](https://fdrio.ca/blog/settling-family-law-cases-lawyer-beware/) - While court operations are suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, many separated or separating spouses will rely more than ever on the advice of family lawyers. Whether an agreement is arrived at through mediation or through negotiation, with or without lawyers, ultimately a family lawyer is usually engaged to draft an agreement. In doing so, family
- [View of the Child Reports: Case Comment](https://fdrio.ca/blog/view-of-the-child-reports-case-comment/) - Context There has been increasing use of the Views of the Child Reports as a means to involving children in the resolution of parenting disputes across Canada.[2]It is now widely recognized that children’s inclusion in the post-separation decision-making process is important to the promotion of their well-being. The recognition of the ‘rights’ of children has
- [Access to Justice and ADR in Rural Communities](https://fdrio.ca/blog/access-to-justice-and-adr-in-rural-communities/) - Approximately 10% of Ontario’s population lives rurally. It goes without saying that there are clear differences for people who live in the country and small towns compared to those who live in urban areas. These differences extend to those who are dealing with family violence and in fact, can have an impact on how the
- [Best Practices for Addressing Power Imbalances and Safety in Family Dispute Resolution Processes: Research, Protocols and the Law](https://fdrio.ca/blog/best-practices-for-addressing-power-imbalances-and-safety-in-family-dispute-resolution-processes-research-protocols-and-the-law/) - Introduction With courts, for now, restricting services to all but emergency matters due to COVID-19, the demand for alternative dispute resolution services is growing exponentially. The need is greater than ever to ensure that those processes put issues of power imbalance and safety of clients and children first. Private mediation or adjudication is not appropriate
- [A Streamlined Way to Change Ontario Child Support Orders](https://fdrio.ca/blog/a-streamlined-way-to-change-ontario-child-support-orders/) - Divorced or separated parents who are receiving child support are supposed to receive income information from their former spouse each year. That is according to the Section 24.1 of the Child Support Guidelines. The policy reason behind this law is that parent’s need to assess whether an increase or a decrease in child support is
- [Case Law Review: Lawyer Found Negligent Following Mediated Settlement Raichura v. Jones, 2020 CarswellAlta 356 (QB)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/case-law-review-lawyer-found-negligent-following-mediated-settlement-raichura-v-jones-2020-carswellalta-356-qb/) - This case is a warning for lawyers and dispute resolution professionals as to the risks of allowing a party to enter a settlement through mediation without full disclosure, advice as to the party’s legal rights, and proper preparation for the mediation. The parties agreed to mediation/arbitration. The case settled in mediation. Subsequently the wife sued
- [Cliff’s Notes: The Tort of Conspiracy and Family Litigation](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-the-tort-of-conspiracy-and-family-litigation/) - When spouses or domestic partners separate, it is not uncommon for friends, relatives, and business associates to align themselves with one side. In most instances, the support can be emotionally helpful for either party. However, we have all experienced situations in which this support has a darker side. It crosses the line between being a
- [Case Law Review: Good News for Family Arbitrators: Zoom Hearings are Just Fine!](https://fdrio.ca/blog/case-law-review-good-news-for-family-arbitrators-zoom-hearings-are-just-fine/) - Many of us have moved our practices to 100% remote work given the safety risks presented by Covid-19. A recent decision of Justice Lafreniere of the Federal Court reassures those of us conducting private adjudication by Zoom that we are meeting the requisite standard of due process care to our clients. The trial in the
- [Note from the Editor](https://fdrio.ca/blog/note-from-the-editor-2/) - Welcome to our June/July Newsletter celebrating all things FDRIO, and featuring FDRIO members on the move. After discussion and consultation, we’ve decided to evolve this Newsletter into a bi-monthly format. You can see the new groups of topics below for the editions to the end of 2020. Look for richer content and deeper analysis as
- [Passion for Conflict Resolution: A FDRIO Conversation with Maysa Maleki](https://fdrio.ca/blog/passion-for-conflict-resolution-a-fdrio-conversation-with-maysa-maleki/) - Meysa Maleki is a FDRIO Member who practices as a family law lawyer and mediator at Maleki Barristers, in Toronto. Her strong interest in the complexities of interpersonal relationships and human dynamics led to a career of fighting for justice in the area of family law. But she discovered that litigation perpetuates the conflict and
- [The Disclosure Clinic ─ A New Service Offered by Shmuel Stern: A FDRIO Conversation with Matilda Kissi](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-disclosure-clinic-─-a-new-service-offered-by-shmuel-stern-a-fdrio-conversation-with-matilda-kissi/) - Shmuel Stern is a family law lawyer currently on sabbatical obtaining his LLM in Family Law and running a limited scope practice at Disclosure Clinic – Ontario Family Law Financial Disclosure. Done Right. Follow his family law caselaw twitter feed @corrollaryrelief Shmuel, what is the Disclosure Clinic? The Disclosure Clinic is a limited scope service
- [unConference 2020 - Culture Shift: FDRIO's 1st Online unConference a Success!](https://fdrio.ca/blog/unconference-2020-culture-shift-fdrios-1st-online-unconference-a-success/) - Attendees raved about our 3rd Annual unConference: “I loved it. Seamlessly presented.” “Great quality content, organized, breaks, non-DR related content (yoga, cooking)!” With the rapid COVID-19 shutdown in March FDRIO planned to postpone the bi-annual unConference event planned for May 5th until September 2020. But feeling the emptiness left by this postponement, FDRIO quickly decided
- [Supporting a Wills and Estates Practice During COVID-19 and Beyond](https://fdrio.ca/blog/supporting-a-wills-and-estates-practice-during-covid-19-and-beyond/) - As a result of COVID-19, lawyers across the country have had to temporarily alter their practices. In a profession where in-person meetings are expected by clients and necessary to see to the proper execution of legal documents, social distancing has forced the legal system to rapidly adapt. Social distancing has posed a challenge for members
- [Finding Community in FDR Coaching](https://fdrio.ca/blog/finding-community-in-fdr-coaching/) - “Together, apart;” the slogan has graced so many store windows, social media campaigns and government messages over the past few months, as we continue to collectively adapt to this new “normal.”. As Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) professionals, we have adapted our practices, learning to foster a sense of connection and trust with our clients as
- [Cliff's Notes: A Right of First Refusal](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-a-right-of-first-refusal/) - A Right of First Refusal A right of first refusal is an issue that arises in many separations between spouses. It involves a request by one party to purchase the other’s interest in the matrimonial home. It is a common request, mostly in cases where the property is held in joint tenancy. Some of the
- [Confidentiality of the Mediation Process and Settlement Privilege](https://fdrio.ca/blog/confidentiality-of-the-mediation-process-and-settlement-privilege/) - Bisaillon v. Bouvier, 2017 QCCS 3788 The Supreme Court of Canada granted leave to appeal in Bisaillon v. Bouvier 2020 QCCA 115, a family law matter. This case addresses the interesting issues of the confidentiality of the mediation process and the exceptions to settlement privilege. The Quebec Court of Appeal had to determine the admissibility
- [Cooperative Communication through Constructive Conflict Management Coaching](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cooperative-communication-through-constructive-conflict-management-coaching/) - After practising primarily as a family law trial lawyer for over twenty years and having recently completed my Masters of Fine Art in Voice Training and Coaching at the Royal Central school of Speech and Drama in the UK, I am now limiting my practice to mediation, parenting coordination, and communication coaching. What a joy
- [Mediation Internships - Tips for New Candidates; Opportunities for Supervisors](https://fdrio.ca/blog/mediation-internships-tips-for-new-candidates-opportunities-for-supervisors/) - So, you have completed all of your mediation training courses and want to build a practice as a recognized professional in family mediation. What are the requirements for practical experience? What does it cost? Where do you find experiential learning opportunities? Many who recently completed foundational mediation training have found that internship opportunities are difficult
- [Court Orders In-Person School Attendance](https://fdrio.ca/blog/court-orders-in-person-school-attendance/) - On August 25, 2020, newly minted Justice the Honourable Andrea Himel faced a question on the minds of many parents – should a nine-year-old boy attend school or continue online learning at home? The parents of the child, W. C., were both working at home, and there were no other children in their households. The
- [What's Going on in The Family Courts?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/whats-going-on-in-the-family-courts/) - With COVID-19 still lingering, what will be happening with the family court processes now and what will happen going forward? This is a tough time for everyone especially for those involved in the court system. Here`s a condensed version of what`s happening in family court right now. All hearings are being heard on Zoom or
- [What We Meant When We Said "Secondary Arbitration"](https://fdrio.ca/blog/what-we-meant-when-we-said-secondary-arbitration/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Recently, the Supreme Court of Canada in Uber vs. Heller put the commercial world in a tizzy, invalidating a clause that Uber drivers agree to future arbitration in the event of a dispute over their compensation. Meanwhile, the family law bar yawned, knowing all too well that feeling of ineffectual future arbitration clauses.
- [The COVID-19 Crisis as a Catalyst for Change: Advancing Ontario Family Justice  ](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-covid-19-crisis-as-a-catalyst-for-change-advancing-ontario-family-justice/) - Originally published in the Ontario Family Law Reporter, Volume 34, Release 1 © LexisNexis Canada Inc. 2020 In mid-March 2020, life changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools closed. The courts suspended regular operations. People lost their jobs. Guidelines were published about who lives and who dies when there are not enough ventilators to go
- [An Update from the Office of the Children's Lawyer](https://fdrio.ca/blog/an-update-from-the-office-of-the-childrens-lawyer/) - Legislation and case law in Ontario recognize the importance of a child’s right to have a voice in decisions that are being made about their lives, reflecting Canada’s obligations under The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) has a significant role in placing that voice
- [Race and Religion vs Child Marriage in the United States](https://fdrio.ca/blog/race-and-religion-vs-child-marriage-in-the-united-states/) - “Freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another.” Toni Morrison, Beloved We live in a time where women are more liberated than ever, but have we truly claimed ownership of that freed self? Are we truly free or are we just benefitting from the freedom that our mothers gave us?
- [And Introducing our Health Break - Susan Harris](https://fdrio.ca/blog/and-introducing-our-health-break-susan-harris/) - 1. Can you tell us a bit about mindfulness meditation and how you came to develop expertise in its teaching? Mindfulness is a universal human capacity that can be enhanced through mind/heart training. This training can be expressed as mindfulness meditation. Its development is best articulated in Buddhist teachings. One definition of mindfulness that I
- [Foundations to Mastery Conference Highlights of the Experts - Keynote: Moya Teklu](https://fdrio.ca/blog/foundations-to-mastery-conference-highlights-of-the-experts-keynote-moya-teklu/) - As you have already heard, the FDRIO conference is on November 16, 2020 and Moya Teklu is our keynote speaker this year, she will be discussing “Addressing Anti-Black Racism.” We have heard a lot about what she has done for the Judges, Justices of the Peace, Lawyers, Adjudicators and regulators across the province and country
- [Book Review "Intensive Mothering: The Cultural Contradictions of Modern Motherhood" (Demeter Press)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/book-review-intensive-mothering-the-cultural-contradictions-of-modern-motherhood-demeter-press/) - Dr. Linda Ennis, who is moderating a panel on “Differentiating Between Coaches & Mental Health Professionals” at the upcoming FDRIO conference, shares one of her books with us today on “intensive mothering”. She will be offering an online course on this subject on Dec 10th-11th, which will elaborate upon how it impacts the parenting process
- [Case Law Review:  Moore v Sweet and Life Insurance: Implications for Family Dispute Resolution Professionals](https://fdrio.ca/blog/case-law-review-moore-v-sweet-and-life-insurance-implications-for-family-dispute-resolution-professionals/) - For many Canadians, whether the purpose is to fund payment of anticipated estate liabilities, to assist in the financial support of one's dependants, to honour support payment obligations, to equalize the distribution of an estate between multiple children, or to provide a direct benefit to one or more designated beneficiaries, life insurance policies represent an
- [Cliff's Notes:  The Importance of Screening for Intimate Partner Abus](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-the-importance-of-screening-for-intimate-partner-abus/) - Every time I write these “Notes” I often find several cases on which I might comment, but I can only cover a few. This time, I have chosen to focus on just one case because of its importance to the work we do. The Importance of Screening for Intimate Partner Abus On July 21, 2020,
- [FDRIO Response to Family Legal Services Provider Licence](https://fdrio.ca/blog/fdrio-response-to-family-legal-services-provider-licence/) - The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) released a consultation paper on a proposed licensing model for a Family Legal Services Provider (FLSP) licence and invited stakeholders to provide comment. Over the past 4 months, a committee of FDRIO members has been meeting to analyze the proposed model and form an informed and comprehensive response from
- [FDRIO's Annual General Meeting](https://fdrio.ca/blog/fdrios-annual-general-meeting/) - Our Chair, Neil Maisel, opened up the meeting with a summary of the exceptional year we have had - including the entertaining humour we've all come to expect of Neil! FDRIO has, despite the pandemic, had an unexpected good year, a welcomed success considering the world changed back in March: Our membership increased by 25% because of the highly regarded events
- [Black History Month: Equality Diversity and Inclusion](https://fdrio.ca/blog/black-history-month-equality-diversity-and-inclusion/) - Black History Month is about honouring the enormous contributions that Black people have made, and continue to make, over the years in all sectors of society. It is about celebrating resilience, innovation, and determination to work towards a more inclusive and diverse Ontario—and Canada in which everyone has every opportunity to flourish. This February, we
- [Access to Justice: Is this still an issue?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/access-to-justice-is-this-still-an-issue/) - For this edition of the newsletter, we thought it important to write about the two perspectives that have emerged in regard to access to justice in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. I will be writing from the perspective of technological advances which have potentially eradicated many of the access to justice issues that have
- [Access to Justice in COVID-19 - Counterpoint](https://fdrio.ca/blog/access-to-justice-in-covid-19-counterpoint/) - Access to justice? It is not controversial to say that there have been long standing issues with access to justice within our court system for clients. Even before COVID-19, the justice system was facing challenges for quite some time. What is access to justice? There are a lot of variations and interpretations to what this
- [The Top 10 Things FDR Professionals Should Know About Death and Capacity](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-top-10-things-fdr-professionals-should-know-about-death-and-capacity/) - From time to time all lawyers and other professionals assisting families will encounter situations where a client or another party to a proceeding begins to suffer from capacity issues or dies while matters remain unresolved. Litigants can and do die in the midst of legal proceedings and while separation or divorce proceedings, custody disputes, and
- [Article--Seeking Supervisors for the Mediators-In-Training (MIT)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/article-seeking-supervisors-for-the-mediators-in-training-mit/) - The journey to becoming a certified family mediator can be a cumbersome process. A main obstacle that aspiring family mediators come across is securing an internship to complete the required 100 hours of practical experience. With the growth of the family mediation profession, there is increased demand for aspiring Mediator-In-Training (MIT) supervisors. While there are
- [Bill C-78: Amendments to the Divorce Act…In A Nutshell](https://fdrio.ca/blog/bill-c-78-amendments-to-the-divorce-actin-a-nutshell/) - The period between March 2020 and March 2021 will likely be recognized as the year of many changes in the family justice system. Those working with families in the context of separation and divorce will no doubt remember it as the year Bill C-78, An Act to Amend the Divorce Act, the Family Orders and
- [Self-Care is Not Selfish: Self Care for Mediators and Legal Professionals](https://fdrio.ca/blog/self-care-is-not-selfish-self-care-for-mediators-and-legal-professionals/) - In the wake of everything that is COVID-19, this pandemic has changed the way we live with all the unknowns and stresses surrounding work, school, childcare, shopping, and our social lives. Self-care is a must, and as a mediator and legal professional we may often come up with reasons why we may not have the
- [The Problem with Partial Agreements at Mediation](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-problem-with-partial-agreements-at-mediation/) - It appears to make sense to try to get the parties to agree on at least some if not all the terms at mediation. The usual areas in play are parenting decision -making (formerly custody), parenting-time (formerly access), child support, spousal support and equalization of net family property. When I first started my mediation
- [Mediation Discussion – Regulated college or self-regulated institutions?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/mediation-discussion-regulated-college-or-self-regulated-institutions/) - Over many years, FDR organizations have tried to get traction with the government for the regulation approach to family mediation and they were not interested. As a result, self-regulating FDR organizations have developed comprehensive practice standards, set expectations for training – including domestic violence and power imbalance training, set high certification requirements and a complaints
- [You Said You Wouldn’t Touch My Pension!](https://fdrio.ca/blog/you-said-you-wouldnt-touch-my-pension/) - So much emotion, negotiating and misinformation tied to pension assets. As a mediator, coach or in my role as a CDFA I regularly hear the statements below. Do they sound familiar to you? It’s my pension, my husband didn’t contribute. It’s not worth much, we don’t need to include it. I don’t want to spend
- [A few Pandemic financial cases: Condensed facts, high points and take-aways](https://fdrio.ca/blog/a-few-pandemic-financial-cases-condensed-facts-high-points-and-take-aways/) - The pandemic saw the case of Serra v. Serra, 2009 ONCA 395, https://canlii.ca/t/23j1w back into focus: Summarizing some of the questions and takeaways: Will a payor be permitted to reduce his equalization payment pleading unconscionability? What happens if values drastically fall by the time a trial is heard? What about market-driven post-valuation date change in the value
- [Screening in Mediation-Arbitration – One Approach](https://fdrio.ca/blog/screening-in-mediation-arbitration-one-approach/) - When I took my mediation training back in 1996, (hate dating myself), a large part of the course was devoted to screening for intimate partner violence and power imbalances although the terminology was a bit different back then. Both of my trainers eventually became judges and both had studied mediation themselves at United States universities.
- [Q & A - The Changing Landscape of Family Law Arbitration](https://fdrio.ca/blog/q-a-the-changing-landscape-of-family-law-arbitration/) - In a meeting of Qualified Family Arbitration Screeners (QFAS) recently, my colleagues were discussing the current landscape of Family Law Arbitration and the changing face of it. As an FDR professional newer to arbitration, I thought it best to go to two of my fellow FDRIO Board members to get their insight. You will likely
- [Screening for Arbitration](https://fdrio.ca/blog/screening-for-arbitration/) - After many years of uncertainty, the requirements for effective screening for power imbalances, including family violence, in family arbitration have finally become clear. This is fortunate. Our community and also our clients will benefit from clarity on this topic. Screening in family arbitration (and parenting coordination) is more important and meaningful than in mediation, because arbitration and
- [Case Law: Pereira v Ramos, 2021 ONSC 1737](https://fdrio.ca/blog/case-law-pereira-v-ramos-2021-onsc-1737/) - Pereira v Ramos, 2021 ONSC 1737: Family Violence including the birthing of the statutory requirement to consider “coercive and controlling behaviour” as integral to the determination of the best interests of a child. This case was decided on March 9, 2021, eight days after the coming into force of the March 1, 2021 amendments to
- [CBVs in Family Law – Current Issues in Canadian practice](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cbvs-in-family-law-current-issues-in-canadian-practice-2/) - Join CBV Institute and Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) for a joint seminar on hot topics in family law. Three expert panels consisting of CBVs, a Judge and lawyers will provide attendees with key insights on independence of experts, practice issues and joint retainers. Registration for the in-person session is limited to 70. Register
- [CBV/FDRIO Conference February 13, 2020](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cbv-fdrio-conference-february-13-2020/) - On February 13th, 2020, FDRIO and the CBV Institute (the professional organization of Chartered Business Valuators in Canada) held a joint conference on "Current Issues in Family Law". This event - attended by over 100 professionals - focused on three main areas: facts vs appearance, practice issues, and joint retainers. Nine professionals, including six business
- [Interview: Life after the Bench](https://fdrio.ca/blog/interview-life-after-the-bench/) - Avagene’s one on one with the Honourable Justice Clifford Nelson, retired judge. So, I have always been very interested in knowing just what judges do after they retire; can they simply walk away entirely from a life devoted to law? do they simply turn to golfing? What other stereotypical thoughts come to mind? The impact
- [FDRIO speaks on the proposed Divorce Act Amendments: Read Submissions by Founder Dr. Barbara Landau on behalf of FDRIO to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights](https://fdrio.ca/blog/amendments-to-the-divorce-act/) - It is the hope of FDRIO that the amendments to the Divorce Act (Bill C-78) are adopted before the next election. It has been 20 years since the last attempt at amendments and about 35 years since the Divorce Act was significantly changed. In late November, 2018, former Chair of FDRIO and Co-Chair of
- [July 2022 Newsletter](https://fdrio.ca/blog/july-2022-newsletter/)
- [Thoughts on Intimate Partner Violence from a Tamil Cultural Perspective](https://fdrio.ca/blog/thoughts-on-intimate-partner-violence-from-a-tamil-cultural-perspective/) - On September 11, 2019, Tharshika Jeganathan, was on her way home from work when she was brutally attacked and murdered by her estranged husband Sasikaran Thanapalasingam.[1] He surrendered to the police and was charged with first-degree murder. The parties were married in 2015[2]; their marriage was arranged by their respective families.[3]It is common for Tamil men
- [The Present Parent](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-present-parent/) - A few years ago, I read “Far from the Tree: Children and the Search for Identity”, a book about exceptional children and how parenting them changed their parents’ lives and identities. The children in Andrew Solomon’s book are profoundly different from their parents, and from many in society, but the experience of parenting them reframes
- [Children Resisting Contact - Challenges, Controversies & Conundrums](https://fdrio.ca/blog/children-resisting-contact-challenges-controversies-conundrums/) - Cases of children resisting contact with a parent post-separation are often complex and dynamic, with multiple interacting factors that are likely to be changing over time. Almost all of these cases involve children who are experiencing a parental separation characterized by significant conflict. While many of these cases need court involvement, for some, with the
- [Cliff’s Notes - Disciplining a Social Worker](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-disciplining-a-social-worker/) - Social workers who are involved in mediation, mediation/arbitration, custody arrangements and parenting coordination will be interested in a recent decision of the Discipline Committee of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers v. D 2019 ONCSWSS8. The four discipline cases, (heard as one), raised allegations against a senior social worker in his
- [Court Decision Highlights Importance of Screening for Suitability for Med-Arb](https://fdrio.ca/blog/court-decision-highlights-importance-of-screening-for-suitability-for-med-arb/) - Current best practice in the negotiation of separation agreements is to not mandate future mediation-arbitration of any disputes. The recent trial decision of Justice Finlayson in C.S. v. D.A.S. 2020 ONCJ 16 (CanLII) illustrates the perils of boilerplate mediation-arbitration language in separation agreements. The parties’ separation agreement required them to go straight to private arbitration
- [North York Women’s Shelter - Reaching Out to Experienced Lawyers](https://fdrio.ca/blog/north-york-womens-shelter-reaching-out-to-experienced-lawyers/) - FDRIO had the opportunity to interview Mohini Datta-Ray, the Executive Director of the North York Women’s Shelter, and Miriam Roger, who is creating a roster of lawyers who are skilled and experienced to assist in referrals of shelter clients. FDRIO : We hear that North York Women’s Shelter (NYWS) is putting together a list of
- [Parenting Law Gems](https://fdrio.ca/blog/parenting-gems-from-the-oba-annual-institute/) - The program and materials at this year’s OBA Institute on February 7 were outstanding, particularly in the area of parenting law. Key take-aways for family mediators, arbitrators and parenting coordinators included: Justice Nicole Tellier presented an excellent paper on “The Mental Health Professional as Expert: Options and Ideas for Your Tougher Parenting Cases”. She spoke
- [Interview with Jim Melamed, CEO of Mediate.com](https://fdrio.ca/blog/interview-with-jim-melamed-ceo-of-mediate-com/) - This interview by Hilary Linton, a Toronto family lawyer, mediator, arbitrator and trainer at Riverdale Mediation Ltd, and a Director at the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO), was done for publication in the FDRIO November 2019 newsletter. Jim will be speaking at the FDRIO annual conference November 18, 2019 in Toronto. For full
- [James Colin MacDonald: An Appreciation ](https://fdrio.ca/blog/james-colin-macdonald-an-appreciation/) - Jim MacDonald died on September 19, 2019 at his summer home on Prince Edward Island. His passing has caused me to reflect on his career and on his importance to the development of family law in Canada. Jim graduated as a lawyer in British Columbia practising there for a short time before moving to Ontario
- [A discussion with Audrey Isenor – Executive Director of Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region](https://fdrio.ca/blog/a-discussion-with-audrey-isenor-executive-director-of-community-justice-alternatives-of-durham-region/) - FDRIO: What is Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region, and who are the members and users of your organization? Since 1981, Community Justice Alternatives of Durham Region (CJADurham) has provided Durham Region residents with programs and services that: contribute toward the prevention of crime develop safer communities address social issues and the rehabilitation of offenders, and
- [Do Changes to the Divorce Act Create a Cultural Shift in Family Dispute Resolution?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/do-changes-to-the-divorce-act-create-a-cultural-shift-in-family-dispute-resolution/) - For at least the past 10 years, experts have selflessly conducted several studies concerning the manner in which family law disputes are presently being resolved. Each of these efforts have resulted in recommendations for significant change. Change is never easily obtained and never happens as soon as it should. In its report of April 2013,
- [To Impute, Perchance to Deem (Act 1)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/to-impute-perchance-to-deem-act-1/) - Case Law Review – October FDRIO Newsletter A separated couple comes to you for mediation. They had a rocky relationship. The mother conceived their daughter when she was just 19, while yet still in high school. The father was 25, sharing an apartment with his cousin and working sporadically as a reluctant tool and die
- [Cliff’s Notes](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes/) - November 2019 Newsletter Hello again! I hope you have enjoyed a good summer; the weather certainly helped. While my summer was relaxing, the Ontario Courts continued, as always, to work very hard. Numerous reserved decisions have been released over the past few months that will be helpful to family arbitrators and mediators. Neither time nor
- [Downey committed to expansion of Unified Family Court, unveils changes to LAO duty counsel](https://fdrio.ca/blog/downey-committed-to-expansion-of-unified-family-court-unveils-changes-to-lao-duty-counsel/) - This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily, part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. November 26, 2019 Expansion of the United Family Court (UFC), a smooth transition during amendments to the Divorce Act, and changes to Legal Aid Ontario’s (LAO) duty counsel, were priorities outlined by Ontario’s Attorney General, Doug Downey, at the fifth annual
- [Case Law Review Parenting Coordination - Some New Cases](https://fdrio.ca/blog/case-law-review-parenting-coordination-some-new-cases/) - Parenting Coordination is a hybrid process combining mediation and secondary arbitration. Although parties may have agreed to retain a PC in their consent Order or separation agreement, courts have ruled this is just an “agreement to agree” to retain a PC and without a signed PC Agreement, a court cannot order one party to execute
- [Case Law Review - The Power of Clear Expectations in Resolving Parenting Disputes](https://fdrio.ca/blog/case-law-review-the-power-of-clear-expectations-in-resolving-parenting-disputes/) - I want to share a recent decision demonstrating the power of clear expectations. How can we implement this amazing tool in parenting dispute resolution? I.A. v. M.Z., 2019 ONCJ 780 (CanLII) is a Motion to Change decision of Justice Sherr changing an initial final trial order - also of Justice Sherr - at 2016 ONCJ
- [Legal Aid Ontario Cuts Impact Family Mediators](https://fdrio.ca/blog/legal-aid-ontario-cuts-impact-family-mediators/) - Recent changes to government funding to Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) are having a significant impact on domestic (non-child protection) family mediation. Until these changes, family mediators, who often work with unrepresented parties, were able to rely on LAO support for their clients in the following ways: LAO offered special 6 and 10 hour certificates to
- [New Developments in Family Mediation](https://fdrio.ca/blog/new-developments-in-family-mediation/) - Family mediation has been an effective method of dispute resolution for over 40 years, but there are always new developments on the horizon. Some of these innovations spill over from other well-developed mediation practices, others from development in our understanding of the psycho-social aspects of conflict. With the proliferation of technology, some of these developments
- [Family Law Limited Scope Services Project](https://fdrio.ca/blog/family-law-limited-scope-services-project/) - One of the important questions for mediators to ask as legal aid funding has been removed from mediation advice services, and as duty and advice counsel become more limited, is how will clients receive independent legal advice, both before during and after mediation (if they want to develop a separation agreement). One new option to
- [Selected Commentary on Divorce Act Changes](https://fdrio.ca/blog/selected-commentary-on-divorce-act-changes/) - With the passage of Bill C-78, the federal government seems to have achieved the goal that all governments strive for – pleasing most interest groups and alienating none. Governments can often be reluctant to wade into family law, because it is an area of law that is perceived, rightly or wrongly, to be a political
- [Financial Disclosure for Family Mediators: Tips from a Pro](https://fdrio.ca/blog/financial-disclosure-for-family-mediators-tips-from-a-pro/) - Getting your clients to complete their disclosure fully can be a real challenge for mediators. Member Matilda Kissi, a Senior Family Law Clerk met with Toronto family lawyer Lauren B. Israel, who is an expert at helping clients understand and complete this task. We asked Matilda for her advice: FDRIO: What is the part of
- [Case Law Review: Giddings v. Giddings](https://fdrio.ca/blog/case-law-review-giddings-v-giddings/) - Last month an important decision was released on the issue of whether an arbitration award made in the absence of a signed arbitration agreement is valid. In Giddings v. Giddings, 2019 ONSC 7203 (CanLII), the parties agreed in Minutes of Settlement that any unresolved equalization issues would be “summarily arbitrated” by Stephen Grant. They further
- [A SHIFTING APPROACH TO COSTS](https://fdrio.ca/blog/a-shifting-approach-to-costs/) - Another case from an experienced Ontario Court judge is interesting on the question of costs. Robert Spence, J. finds that the often-cited case of Biant v. Sagoo, 2001 ONSC 28137, (CAN LII), has been disapproved by the Court of Appeal in the more recent case of Beaver v. Hill 2018 ONCA 840 (CAN LII). He
- [The Fric-Shamji Murder - A Note from the FDRIO Family Violence Section Chair,  Raheena Dahya](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-fric-shamji-murder-a-note-from-the-fdrio-family-violence-section-chair-raheena-dahya/) - Note to Readers: We have not investigated as to what screening steps were taken in this particular case and none of the commentary below is intended to be, nor should be construed as, criticism against the professionals who were involved in this matter. This month the justice system interacted with the disturbing death of Elana
- [FDRIO Book Review Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and  How it Can Help You Find and Keep Love](https://fdrio.ca/blog/fdrio-book-review-attached-the-new-science-of-adult-attachment-and-how-it-can-help-you-find-and-keep-love/) - By Amir Levine, M.D., and Rachel S.F. Heller, M.A. Penguin Publishing Group, January 5, 2012 How would you rate this book out of five for FDRPs? Sina: At least a 4/5. There are a lot of complicated principles here and this is a very good place to start thinking about them. This is definitely
- [PARENTING COORDINATORS AS ARBITRATORS](https://fdrio.ca/blog/parenting-coordinators-as-arbitrators/) - Since Arbitrations conducted by Parenting Coordinators (PCs) in Ontario are generally considered “Secondary Arbitration” (Family Law Act, Section 59.7), PCs deal with issues arising from an existing Separation Agreement, Arbitration Award or Court Order. As such, PCs implement, clarify, interpret, change and/or adapt parenting arrangements as children grow and change. The matter of when and
- [Compare and Contrast: The Conference System vs. Mediation](https://fdrio.ca/blog/compare-and-contrast-the-conference-system-vs-mediation/) - I have a ‘thought exercise’ for you. It arises from a recent judicial comment made at a trial management conference reported at Diamond v. Berman, 2019 ONSC 2915~10 (CanLII): The husband has conflated the conference process with mediation and while the former is purposed, as FLR 17(8) mandates, to explore, help settle and to
- [Cliff’s Notes - Choose Your ADR Process Wisely](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-choose-your-adr-process-wisely/) - The case of Lobranova v. Grynyshyn 2019 ONSC 3064 may well be authority for the principle that you cannot have your cake and eat it at the same time. This recent decision by Justice F. Myers prevents a party from abandoning arbitration for a court process after arbitration has been the process chosen by the
- [Cliff’s Notes - Voice of the Child Report for Very Young Children](https://fdrio.ca/blog/cliffs-notes-voice-of-the-child-report-for-very-young-children/) - It is generally thought that a Voice of the Child Report should only be ordered for older children. In ascertaining the views and wishes of a child, the older the child is, the more weight is given to this evidence. In Canepa v. Canepa, 2018 ONSC 5154, Justice F. Kiteley ordered a Voice of the
- [In Defense of the Budget](https://fdrio.ca/blog/in-defense-of-the-budget/) - No, this post is not about local politics. Completing the family law financial statement budget is one of the first formalities in which a family law mediator will face pushback. It’s too complicated, too confusing, too time consuming, will cause too much delay, it’s pointless if we primarily rely on gross income for child support
- [Mediation and The Family Business](https://fdrio.ca/blog/mediation-and-the-family-business/) - It is not uncommon for family businesses and their managing families to be in conflict. There are the “everyday” conflicts of running the operating company. These can include debates on machinery acquisitions, pricing policies, supplier relationships, customer relationships, etc. For some instinctive survivalist reasoning, these conflicts general get solved one way or another as they
- [Becoming a Family Mediator: Insights and Opportunities](https://fdrio.ca/blog/becoming-a-family-mediator-insights-and-opportunities/) - Instructors, mentors and ADR professionals play a crucial role in inspiring, supporting and imparting knowledge to those new to the field. Their role is essential in influencing a student’s experience. My year in the ADR program at Humber College offered me much more than I had initially anticipated. It was a new experience for me
- [Voice of the Child in Parenting Coordination](https://fdrio.ca/blog/voice-of-the-child-in-parenting-coordination/) - The conclusion from the literature is that children want to have a voice but not make the decisions about custody or access. As well, children have the right to be heard as part of the United Nations Convention for the Rights of the child, ratified by Canada (Article 12). Including the voice of the child
- [Parenting Coordination Q&A with Michelle Hayes, MSW](https://fdrio.ca/blog/parenting-coordination-qa-with-michelle-hayes-msw/) - FDRIO: What kinds of couples are good candidates for parenting coordination? Michelle: couples who have shown some historical ability to make parenting decisions together, but as a result of the separation and divorce have had difficulty doing so - generally this is linked to conflict between the parents. While parenting coordination is designed for high
- [Zooming through the Parenting Coordination Process](https://fdrio.ca/blog/zooming-through-the-parenting-coordination-process/) - The Parenting coordination process can be done in many ways, depending on your professional background, client goals, practice preferences and proximity to your clients. Recently, at the AFCC Pre Conference on Parenting Coordination, there were a number of PCs who stated they never meet with clients personally and only by phone or email. Following a
- [Starting Out as a Parenting Coordinator: Advice from a Rookie](https://fdrio.ca/blog/starting-out-as-a-parenting-coordinator-advice-from-a-rookie/) - A few years ago, shortly on the heels of completing my mediation training, I attended a session at a conference on - what was to me - a new and rather elusive concept: Parenting Coordination. Brimming with curiosity, I took my seat and subsequently took on a deluge of information from learned and energetic presenters;
- [Managing Compassionate Fatigue for Family Mediators: Summary of Webinar Presentation By Professor Desmond Ellis, August 13, 2019:](https://fdrio.ca/blog/managing-compassionate-fatigue-for-family-mediators-summary-of-webinar-presentation-by-professor-desmond-ellis-august-13-2019/) - The following (Katz and Haldar (2016)) definition of trauma was presented: “Family violence is traumatic when it "renders a person's internal and external resources inadequate, making coping ineffective Listening to graphic accounts of traumatic experiences disclosed by their clients can result in Compassionate Fatigue (CF) among practitioners. Indicators of CF include: "harmful changes in
- [Update on Parenting Coordination in Saskatchewan](https://fdrio.ca/blog/update-on-parenting-coordination-in-saskatchewan/) - On July 15, 2019 The Miscellaneous Statues (Family dispute Resolution) Amendment Act, 2018 Regulation, as they relate to parent coordinators and family arbitrators, came in to force. For Saskatchewan families this means that an application may be made to a Judge presiding in Chambers for an order that the parties to a family law dispute
- [Family Law Portal Goes Live!](https://fdrio.ca/blog/family-law-portal-goes-live/) - A collaboration between the Ryerson’s Legal Innovation Zone and FDRIO Members! On June 20, 2019, Ryerson’s Legal Innovation Zone (LIZ) launched the Family Law Portal. This free, on-line service helps Ontario families involved in separation or divorce better understand their rights, their responsibilities, the decisions they need to make, and the documents they need. “Families
- [Resources for Family Mediators](https://fdrio.ca/blog/resources-for-family-mediators/) - As challenging as these times are for our members, there is also a lot to celebrate. Access to justice resources are growing and evolving. Here are some that will help family mediators who work with unrepresented parties: Advice Counsel: Our clients can continue to access the free advice counsel services, whether they are in court
- [Proposals to Improve the Family Justice System In Ontario. July 31. 2019](https://fdrio.ca/blog/proposals-to-improve-the-family-justice-system-in-ontario-july-31-2019/) - The Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) serves to establish high quality family dispute resolution processes, and to educate the public about them. The organization does not advocate for any process over another, and has therefore great credibility in an exercise such as this. FDRIO serves no special interest; rather it seeks to ensure
- [PRESS RELEASE: AUGUST 6, 2019](https://fdrio.ca/blog/press-release-august-6-2019/) - Family Dispute Resolution Professionals Call for Changes to Keep Families Out of Court The Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario (FDRIO) is calling for major family law reform designed to encourage more separating couples to settle their disputes out-of-court. “There are many things that the government could do that would cost little or nothing to
- [The Cost of Litigation: a primer on costs for FDR professionals](https://fdrio.ca/blog/the-cost-of-litigation-a-primer-on-costs-for-fdr-professionals/) - In the recent case of Yovcheva v. Hristov, 2019 ONSC 4252, Justice A. Doyle sets out an easy to follow set of considerations and case law in assessing a costs award. The costs decision followed a six-day trial. In arriving at its decision, the court considered written submissions, the Family Law Rules, O. Reg. 114/99
- [5 Reasons To Use a Parenting Coordinator](https://fdrio.ca/blog/5-reasons-to-use-a-parenting-coordinator/) - Parenting Coordinators help former spouses settle post-divorce parenting disputes. Most parents think they’re done by the time they’ve finalized the terms of the settlement with respect to custody, access, child support, and property division. But while they’re immersed in the details of getting to a final divorce settlement, they sometimes forget that there will continue to be new
- [DEALING WITH CHILD SUPPORT – A GOOD MODEL TO FOLLOW](https://fdrio.ca/blog/dealing-with-child-support-a-good-model-to-follow/) - As mediators and arbitrators, we are frequently called upon to help parties resolve child support issues; in fact, along with parenting, this is likely the “bread and butter” of our work. A recent case, a decision by an experienced family judge, Paulseth, J., from the Ontario Court of Justice, [Smith v. Max 2019 ONCJ 241],
- [UPDATED MEDICAL EVIDENCE ALWAYS KEY](https://fdrio.ca/blog/updated-medical-evidence-always-key/) - Assuming you have properly screened for intimate-partner violence and have established sufficient safeguards either to mediate or arbitrate, then Justice M. Linhares de Sousa’s decision in Moncrieff v. Floresco-Dakin 2019 ONSC 2740 (CANLII) is instructive on the kind of information you might require when deciding to loosen restrictions on supervised access. In this case, a
- [When Should I Ask For a Formal Business Valuation?](https://fdrio.ca/blog/when-should-i-ask-for-a-formal-business-valuation/) - For ADR professionals, there is always a need to balance cost against value. However, when a family owes and operates a business, and some of all of the income and property are tied up in that business, there is real value in determining its scope. FDRIO asked Matthew Krofchick when we should ask for a

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- [Iain Sneddon](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staff/iain-sneddon/) - 519-679-0400 519-679-6350 isneddon@bbo.on.ca Iain Sneddon Iain is a Certified Family Law specialist in Southwestern Ontario, recognized by the Law Society of Ontario. He is also an accredited Family Law mediator (AccFM) and a certified arbitrator (C. Arb). Iain has served as an expert witness in Family Law in both Ontario and Quebec. Called to the
- [Cheryl Goldhart](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staff/cheryl-goldhart/) - cgoldhart@goldhartlaw.com Cheryl Goldhart Cheryl Goldhart is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the Law Society of Upper Canada and has practiced exclusively in the area of family law for more than 30 years. She specializes in negotiating complex agreements encompassing all areas of family law and litigates in the Ontario Superior Court of
- [Elizabeth Hyde](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staff/elizabeth-hyde/) - elizabeth@hydefamilysolutions.com Elizabeth Hyde B.Ed., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), Acc. FM., FDRP PC (Certified Specialist in Parenting Coordination) Elizabeth is the Principal of Hyde Family Solutions. Elizabeth’s practice is focused on providing family mediation, arbitration, mediation-arbitration, and parenting coordination services involving parenting plans, child and spousal support, and property division. Through her work over the past decade,
- [Matthew Krofchick](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staff/matthew-krofchick/) - 416-922-9889 matthew@kval.ca Matthew Krofchick Matthew Krofchick is a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) and a Valuations Manager at Krofchick Valuations in Toronto. Matthew specializes in forensic accounting including income determination and business valuations for matrimonial purposes. His work includes complex tracing analysis, income determination for child and spousal support calculations, pension valuations, and business valuations. He
- [Nick Esterbauer](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staff/nick-esterbauer/) - 416-640-4818 nesterbauer@hullandhull.com Nick Esterbauer Nick is a partner at Hull & Hull LLP. Nick has experience assisting clients with matters involving all aspects of estates, trusts, and capacity law, including will challenges, dependant’s support claims, fiduciary accounting disputes, guardianship applications, life insurance disputes, international estate administration issues, and trust claims, and has worked closely with
- [Kim Kieller](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staff/kim-kieller/) - kim@agreemediation.ca Kim Kieller Kim Kieller decided to transition her practice from private client representation to acting solely as a mediator, arbitrator and consultant at Agree Mediation.Arbitration.Consulting as of January 1, 2024. Kim undertook her first mediation training in 1995 and was awarded the designation AccFM in 2011 from the Ontario Association of Family Mediation (OAFM).
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- [Clayton Spencer](https://fdrio.ca/blog/staff/clayton-spencer/) - 905-665-1667 clayton@claytonspencer.com Clayton Spencer Clayton R. Spencer practices exclusively in the area of Family Law. Mr. Spencer was called to the bar in 1998, and has provided Family Law services to the residents of Durham Region since that time. Mr. Spencer provides a broad range of Family Law services, including divorce, custody and access, child and

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- [Malik v Malik 2019 ONSC 1217](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/malik-v-malik-2019-onsc-1217/)
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- [Albrecht v Emerson ONCJ 159](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/albrecht-v-emerson-oncj-159/)
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- [Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/ontario-ministry-of-the-attorney-general/)
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- [2004 CarswellOnt 3317](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/2004-carswellont-3317/)
- [2004 ONCJ 141; Beaver v. Hill](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/2004-oncj-141-beaver-v-hill/)
- [2016 ONSC 1556](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/2016-onsc-1556/)
- [2018 ONCA 840; Izyuk v. Bilusov 2011 ONSC 7476; Liz Nastasi; mediator; counsel MAG tribunals ontario](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/2018-onca-840-izyuk-v-bilusov-2011-onsc-7476-liz-nastasi-mediator-counsel-mag-tribunals-ontario/)
- [2019 ONSC 4252; Justice A. Doyle; family law; family law rules; Mattina v. Mattina 2018 ONCA 867; Sims-Howarth v. Bilcliffe [2000] O.J. No. 330 (SCJ-Family Court; Jackson v. Mayerle](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/2019-onsc-4252-justice-a-doyle-family-law-family-law-rules-mattina-v-mattina-2018-onca-867-sims-howarth-v-bilcliffe-2000-o-j-no-330-scj-family-court-jackson-v-mayerle/)
- [cost of litigation; FDR; family dispute resolution; Yovcheva v. Hristov](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/cost-of-litigation-fdr-family-dispute-resolution-yovcheva-v-hristov/)
- [para. 66; Heuss v. Surkos](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/para-66-heuss-v-surkos/)
- [parenting coordinator; parenting coordination; family law; FDR; FDRIO; post divorce parenting; parenting plans; Steven Benmor](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/parenting-coordinator-parenting-coordination-family-law-fdr-fdrio-post-divorce-parenting-parenting-plans-steven-benmor/)
- [voice of the child; parenting coordination; parenting coordinator; family law; Debra Rodrigues; child custody; child access; parenting plans; PC process; rights of the child;](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/voice-of-the-child-parenting-coordination-parenting-coordinator-family-law-debra-rodrigues-child-custody-child-access-parenting-plans-pc-process-rights-of-the-child/)
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- [Lindsay Kertland](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/lindsay-kertland/)
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- [Drygala v. Pauli](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/drygala-v-pauli/)
- [Beaver v. Hill [2019 ONCA 520]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/beaver-v-hill-2019-onca-520/)
- [Francois v. Mackenzie [2019 ONSC 3650]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/francois-v-mackenzie-2019-onsc-3650/)
- [In Jantzen v. Jantzen [2019 ONSC 3532]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/in-jantzen-v-jantzen-2019-onsc-3532/)
- [Kagan v. Kagan [2019 ONCA 495]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/kagan-v-kagan-2019-onca-495/)
- [Khan v. Ahmed [2019 ONCA 614]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/khan-v-ahmed-2019-onca-614/)
- [Klasios v. Klasios [2019 ONSC 4841]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/klasios-v-klasios-2019-onsc-4841/)
- [Knight v. Knight [2019 ONCA 538]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/knight-v-knight-2019-onca-538/)
- [Petersoo v. Petersoo [2019 ONCA 624]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/petersoo-v-petersoo-2019-onca-624/)
- [Phil Epstein](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/phil-epstein/)
- [Rados v. Rados [2019 ONCA 627]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/rados-v-rados-2019-onca-627/)
- [Rigillo v. Rigillo [2019 ONCA 548]](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/rigillo-v-rigillo-2019-onca-548/)
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- [Horowitz v. Nightingale](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/horowitz-v-nightingale/)
- [Michelon v. Ryder](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/michelon-v-ryder/)
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- [2018 ONSC 5659 (CanLII)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/2018-onsc-5659-canlii/)
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- [expert evidence](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/expert-evidence/)
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- [Campbell v Campbell 2019 ONSC 5493](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/campbell-v-campbell-2019-onsc-5493/)
- [Carmichael v Carmichael 2019 ONSC 6313](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/carmichael-v-carmichael-2019-onsc-6313/)
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- [2018 ONSC 7552 (CanLII)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/2018-onsc-7552-canlii/)
- [C.S. v. D.A.S. 2020 ONCJ 16 (CanLII)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/c-s-v-d-a-s-2020-oncj-16-canlii/)
- [private dispute resolution](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/private-dispute-resolution/)
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- [Miriam Rogers](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/miriam-rogers/)
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- [South Asian Legal Clinic](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/south-asian-legal-clinic/)
- [survivor-centred](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/survivor-centred/)
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- [trauma-informed legal clinics](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/trauma-informed-legal-clinics/)
- [victims of violence](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/victims-of-violence/)
- [Beaver v Hill 2018 ONCA 840-leave to appeal](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/beaver-v-hill-2018-onca-840-leave-to-appeal/)
- [Glick v Cale 2013 ONSC 893 CANLII](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/glick-v-cale-2013-onsc-893-canlii/)
- [Joanna Radbord](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/joanna-radbord/)
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- [First Responder and Dispute Resolution Professionals](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/first-responder-and-dispute-resolution-professionals/)
- [Joanna Seidel](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/joanna-seidel/)
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- [Access Right during COVID-19](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/access-right-during-covid-19/)
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- [Emotional Harm](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/emotional-harm/)
- [Law Society of Ontario](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/law-society-of-ontario/)
- [Mediation Services](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/mediation-services/)
- [Parenting Agreement](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/parenting-agreement/)
- [Parenting Enforcement during COVID-19](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/parenting-enforcement-during-covid-19/)
- [Parenting Schedule](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/parenting-schedule/)
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- [Supervised Access](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/supervised-access/)
- [Parenting Coordinator](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/parenting-coordinator/)
- [Indigenous Perspectives in Family Law](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/indigenous-perspectives-in-family-law/)
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- [Land Acknowledgements matter](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/land-acknowledgements-matter/)
- [Linda Nothing](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/linda-nothing/)
- [The Guide for Lawyers Working with Indigenous Peoples](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/the-guide-for-lawyers-working-with-indigenous-peoples/)
- [The Indian Act](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/the-indian-act/)
- [Truth and Reconciliation Committee Calls to Action](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/truth-and-reconciliation-committee-calls-to-action/)
- [unconscious bias](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/unconscious-bias/)
- [Webinar](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/webinar/)
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- [Joel Miller](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/joel-miller/)
- [lawyer](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/lawyer/)
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- [self-reps](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/self-reps/)
- [The Family Law Coach](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/the-family-law-coach/)
- [Assaulted Women’s Helpline](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/assaulted-womens-helpline/)
- [Brantford Native Housing – Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/brantford-native-housing-aboriginal-healing-and-wellness-program/)
- [Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/ganohkwasra-family-assault-support-services/)
- [Indigenous Communities](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/indigenous-communities/)
- [National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/national-aboriginal-circle-against-family-violence/)
- [Native Women’s Association of Canada](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/native-womens-association-of-canada/)
- [Nishnawbe Aski Nation](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/nishnawbe-aski-nation/)
- [Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/ontario-federation-of-indigenous-friendship-centres-ofifc/)
- [Talk4Healing](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/talk4healing/)
- [Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/wabano-centre-for-aboriginal-health/)
- [Male Victims of Violence](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/male-victims-of-violence/)
- [Ontario Court of Appeal](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/ontario-court-of-appeal/)
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- [Hull and Hull LLP](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/hull-and-hull-llp/)
- [Ian M. Hull](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/ian-m-hull/)
- [The Importance of Screening for Intimate Partner Abus](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/the-importance-of-screening-for-intimate-partner-abus/)
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- [Mediation: The unregulated profession](https://fdrio.ca/blog/tag/mediation-the-unregulated-profession/)
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## Categories

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