Sane Split

Family Mediation is my topic on this episode of the podcast, and I tackle the following, common questions about it:

1. does the mediator make decisions for us?

2. why spend money on mediation - why not go straight to court?

3. who pays for mediation?

4. how long with my mediation take?

5. can I force the other side to come to mediation with me?

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In this episode of the podcast, I tackle the following, common questions about family law:

do support payments always have to go through the Family Responsibility Office?

can there be more than one matrimonial home?

at what age do children get to decide where they are going to live?

can we get a judge to speak to my child?

I made an offer to settle and the other side has not responded. Don’t they have to?

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I am often asked: “What is Family Court really like?” Well, it’s quite unlike what we see on TV, for example: - in dramas, comedies and on “reality” shows. Remember Judge Judy? The diminutive Judge who nonetheless packed the punch of a small tornado, dispending justice while entertaining the viewers of her show at the same time? Family Court is not like that. Interested in hearing a bit more about the reality of family court in Ontario? Listen.

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Not all Ontarians can or want to retain a family law lawyer on a full-time basis but many still need help - with specific tasks, for example, to draft documents, to prepare for hearings, to help with calculations, to receive a bit of coaching for negotiations, or even to prepare for a mediation. Limited Scope Legal Services are a great alternative to a classic retainer. They allow the client and the lawyer to complete defined, specific tasks at an agreed to pace and price - giving more Ontarians access to justice - based on their needs and means.

Link to my interview with Janice Ho and Lucia Lam

Link to the Family Law Limited Scope Services Project

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In this episode, I share tips for preparing for your initial meeting with a family law lawyer - whether you are looking to retain someone for the first time or switching lawyers.

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This episode is an opportunity for me to talk about finding commonalities - areas of agreement in the context of family mediation - and about the process of building on them - brick by brick, to achieve ultimate resolution.

AND Happy First Birthday, SANE SPLIT Podcast!

Link to my Family Mediation website - here

Link to MettāBLOG - here

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On this show, I am very pleased to introduce you to an exciting new project in which I am involved, along with my colleagues, Maxine M. Kerr and Dr. Shely Polak - related to family dispute resolution and family mediation - York Family Resolution Centre.

YFRC’s website - here

Contact YFRC - here

I know many people consider the answer to this question, including because someone once posed the question to me directly. Interested in my thoughts on this subject? - well, this is the episode for you!

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If you have ever wondered how a family mediation is actually conducted then this show is for you. I discuss the practical mechanics - both during the before-times and since the onset of the pandemic.

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Separation in midlife brings with it unique challenges, and calls for focus on particular issues, from unique perspectives. Hear my thoughts and comments on this topic.

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