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Case law: Arbitration
Horowitz v. Nightingale 2017 ONSC 2168: This motion was brought by the husband for an order staying the family law proceeding between him and his wife. The parties were married for 16 years prior to their separation. They had three children. The applicant wife initiated an application for custody, access, child and spousal support and equalization…
Read moreHow can alternative dispute resolution help me with my family law matter?
Looking for a basic introduction to alternative dispute resolution? Also known as ADR, these are ways to solve family law problems other than going to court. Mediation, arbitration and collaborative family law are forms of ADR. Learn about these alternatives on our Family Court and Beyond website. Keep in mind that ADR may not be…
Read moreWhat is arbitration?
Many legal issues arise when a couple separates: custody and access, financial issues and dividing the family property are often the most pressing. Some people decide to attempt to resolve these issues without going to court and use one of a variety of alternative dispute resolution techniques. Arbitration is one of these techniques. It is…
Read moreRecent case: Alternative dispute resolution and arbitrator bias
McClintock v Karam 2015 ONSC 1024: The parties in this case had signed an agreement that they would refer any custody and access conflicts they could not resolve on their own to mediation/arbitration. This is a process in which the parties work with one individual who initially acts as a mediator. If that person is…
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