People often ask me why I believe in mediation. Why I mediate. I believe in mediation because, in many cases, it is a superior process to litigation and results in better outcomes for individuals and families. Self-Determination Couples going through a separation often feel powerless. Circumstances in their personal lives have gotten to the point …
Read MoreOn Thursday I embark on a residential move. I am staying in mid-town Toronto – this isn’t a cross-country or cross-continent endeavour. I am moving to a wonderful bungalow. It is in a lovely neighbourhood just to the west of where I am now. I decided to take advantage of the move to downsize. I …
Read MoreWhat are people thinking and saying about marriage and common law? Have a read: https://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-survey-shows-people-not-fully-aware-of-legal-implications-of-marriage.html
Read MoreOn May 22, 2018, the federal Minister of Justice introduced Bill C-78, a Bill that proposes to amend, among other legislation, the Divorce Act; Canada’s federal family law statute governing divorce, separation and parenting. The amendments are designed to respond to the public (and the legal profession’s) desire for the law to better reflect the …
Read MorePart Two of my article on what estate and trust practitioners should know about family law. http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-family-law-tips-for-estate-and-trust-practitioners-part-2-1.html
Read MoreA friend stopped by my office this morning between meetings. I gave her a quick tour of the larger firm and also brought her to see my office. Her observation on leaving? “Such a law office.” And from that one comment, I knew exactly what she meant. My friend got me thinking. How do clients …
Read MoreHave a look at the first part of my article on what estate lawyers should know about family law: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-family-law-tips-for-estate-and-trust-practitioners-part-1-1.html
Read MoreDivorce does not discriminate. It happens in short marriages (the so-called “starter marriage”), in medium length marriages (8 to 20 years) and in long term marriages (20 plus years) as well. Couples who are very young, middle aged and older can all be affected. When parties in their fifties and older separate, the phenomena has …
Read MoreHappy New Year to everyone. I hope the holidays treated you well and you have survived the deep freeze. I spent a week at a cottage on the shores of beautiful Georgian Bay. I learned a lesson my mother tried to impart for years: Hats keep your head warm. But I digress… There has been …
Read MoreA $1.4 million costs award shows the danger of engaging in bad behaviour during litigation. See my article at: http://www.advocatedaily.com/jennifer-samara-shuber-judge-sanctions-husbands-misbehaviour-with-1-4-million-costs-award.html
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