Ok, so the title and topic of this post might not make sense right off the bat. It isn’t directly related to separation or divorce. But it is related to humanity. So please do keep reading. I was reading a book to my son and two of his friends this weekend about a rock. That…
In Canada, we have an open court system. That is probably obvious from the daily bombardment of information coming out of two sensational Ontario court cases presently under way: the Jian Ghomeshi sexual assault trial and the trial of Tim Bosma’s alleged killers. People might know that criminal proceedings are public and that citizens are…
Amy Poehler has written a book called “YES PLEASE”. It is a hilarious, and often wise, account of life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Last night, I read her chapter entitled “My Books on Divorce”. I laughed out loud. As a divorced woman, I could relate to a number of her book suggestions. As…
Following separation, you have a choice. You can choose the bitter path, criticizing and devaluing your ex. You can attack your former spouse in public and private. With words and actions, you can blame and punish. Many do. Or, as Ron Burgundy says, you can “stay classy, San Diego” (or, in this case, stay classy…
I am a family law specialist and a partner in the family law group at Basman Smith LLP. People, therefore, seem to know that I represent individual family law clients. What you may not know, however, is that I am also a mediator and arbitrator. In this alternative dispute resolution (ADR) arena, parties come to…
