Collaborative Law chosen for family law battles
Originally published in: Law Times, June 19, 2017 Written By Marg. Bruineman The confrontational scenario of two former lovers who are now feuding adversaries duking it out in a courtroom over children and assets is itself being increasingly challenged. Alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration are prime for family law, which sees […]
Collaboration thrives when litigation off the table
Originally published in Law Times, July 24, 2015. Written by Deborah Graham and Nicola Savin Collaborative lawyers have removed a significant tool from their negotiation toolbox — they do not go to court for their collaborative clients. Without the option of litigation or the threat of litigation, collaborative lawyers are focused on settlement every step […]
Access Schedules cannot be controlled by children
An Ontario Court of Appeal (OCA) decision finding primary parents have a duty to ensure their children visit with their other parent illustrates the fact that changes to an access schedule must be based on more than the whim of a child, says Toronto family lawyer Nicola Savin. Godard v. Godard, 2015 ONCA 568 (CanLII) […]
Benefits of #divorceselfie trend go beyond Facebook
A new online trend that celebrates the positive side of divorce is not only likely to serve as an inspiration for separating couples, but is also representative of the benefits that come from putting the children first, says Toronto family lawyer Nicola Savin. Calgary couple Shannon and Chris Neuman made headlines last month after posting a photo together after filing […]
Collaborative lawyers work with settlements in mind
Without the option or threat of litigation, collaborative lawyers have developed best practices that increase the likelihood of timely, durable and cost-effective settlements for clients, Toronto family lawyer Nicola Savin, a partner with Birenbaum, Steinberg, Landau, Savin & Colraine, LLP, writes in Lawyers Weekly. The article, co-authored by Deborah Graham, discusses the skills associated with collaborative […]