Family Law Now

Russell Alexander moderates a panel discussion with fellow 2023 Law Society of Ontario Bencher Election candidates, Angela Ogang, Atrisha Lewis and Steven Benmor. The candidates are also joined on the panel by former bencher, Gavin MacKenzie and the President of the Law Students’ Society of Ontario, Monica Santos. The panelists provide insights into the role of a bencher and also discuss their perspectives and platforms for the April election.

Using Collaborative Practice Methods & Principles by Family Law Now

Celebrating Women in the Legal Community by Family Law Now

Bill Rogers, Margie Primero-Pimentel & Susanna Crichlow discuss the following topics related to Spousal Support: Entitlement Spouse Need and Ability to pay SSAG Net Disposable Income (“NDI”) Incomes and Financial Statements The “Rule of 65”

The panel of Ontario-based family lawyers and bankruptcy and insolvency experts will be sharing their insights on advanced topics on bankruptcy as it applies to separation and divorce, as an extension of Episode 65: Bankruptcy & Breakdown of the Marriage 101.

Divorce Day In Canada by Family Law Now

Tips, Tricks & Common Disputes

Domestic violence often intersects with family law, and it can present in many different forms. Ontario family lawyers, Russell Alexander, Michelle Mulchan, social service worker, Nicole Harrison, and social worker, Kelly Lourenco, share their insights on navigating family law matters when there is abuse involved. The panelists discuss the following topics: What is Domestic Violence? What is Narcissism? Risks of Divorce on Zoom Screening Clients Timing and Communication Power imbalances Parenting Plans with Safe Exchanges of Children Restraining Orders Counsellors and Therapists Recording Devices

In this 1-hour presentation Russell, Carrie, and Jarret share their insights on advanced topics in collaborative divorce, covering the following: 1. Recap 2. Full teams 3. Are you working remotely? What are the advantages and disadvantages of working remotely? 4. What do you foresee will be the standard for practicing in the future? Remote? Hybrid? In-office? 5. How do you manage all the documents you need for a collaborative case? 6. How are the changes to the Divorce Act impacting CP? 7. Expert Reports 8. Runaway train 9. Saving the Golden Goose 10. Impasse and hitting a wall

In this 1-hour presentation panelists, Russell Alexander, Carrie Heinzl & Brian Galbraith, discuss the following topics: What the heck is Collaborative Practice? Collaborative Practice Training The CP Participation Agreement The “Roadmap” to success Neutrals The Power of a full team Your first meeting Impasse Reaching a settlement Debriefing