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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.…

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…

HOW TO ENSURE YOUR MARRIAGE CONTRACT GETS TOSSED IN COURT (And How to Avoid It)

A marriage contract should protect your future, not become courtroom confetti. Cantillo v. Inserra Estate (2025 ONSC 3425) https://canlii.ca/t/kh44p shows exactly how a flawed one gets shredded. Justice S.J. Woodley had zero trouble setting aside this 2004 deal. Here's why it failed, and the steps to…

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