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WHY PEOPLE LOSE IN FAMILY COURT

Reprinted here with permission of the author, Stacey Mendelson, Divorce Coach The problem is rarely the judge When people lose in family court, the instinctive reaction is usually: “The judge didn’t understand.” “The judge got it wrong.” “The system failed me.” Sometimes, sure.…

Bill C-223 is not in the best interest of Canadians

By Bijan Rafii, Brian Ludmer and Alexandra Lysova* Recently, Bill C-223—titled Keeping Children Safe Act—was introduced as a private member’s bill seeking to amend Canada’s Divorce Act. While the title suggests a focus on child welfare, the proposed legislation contains several sweeping provisions…

JUSTICE BY ZOOM: WHY TORONTO’S NEW “IN-PERSON” COURT DIRECTIVE IS WRONG FOR FAMILIES AND MUST BE REVERSED

The author argues that Toronto’s new “short‑family‑law‑motions‑must‑be‑in‑person” directive is not a neutral scheduling change but a significant setback for access to justice, imposed without consultation or evidence. The author contends that the province — not the judges acting in secret — should decide…

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