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Six Questions for Avagene: Insights from a Family Law Mediator and Coach
An in-depth conversation on what draws people to mediation, the challenges and rewards of the process, and the essential skills behind successful conflict resolution. What inspired you to become a...
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Understanding the FOAEAA: A Tool for Enforcing Support in Family Law
When families separate, ensuring that child and spousal support obligations are met is critical for the financial stability and well-being of those involved—especially children. One of the legal tools...
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Living with your ex: What you need to know
On July 30, 2025, I had the pleasure of being a guest on CBC’s Ontario Today. The topic was “Living with your ex: what are the challenges?” Host Amanda Pfeffer highlighted research showing the trend in...
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Navigating the Grief Cycle in Family Mediation
Caveat: I am no psychologist or psychiatrist. I often tell clients I am not my own surgeon, so I find help where help is needed from professionals. This holds even in the mediation space, where clients...
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Lexis Nexis Publishes Comprehensive Ontario Guide to Screening for Power...
After more than a year of research, writing, drafting, edits and more edits, I am so pleased to announce that Lexis Nexis Practical Guidance has just published a complete, comprehensive guidance for...
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Screening for Power Imbalance & IPV in Collaborative Practice
by Cindy Chisvin & Hilary Linton Summary: The notion that if IPV exists then the clients are not candidates for the collaborative process has been dispelled. The ongoing challenge is creating...
View ArticleShould family lawyers have a duty to screen for family violence?
Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, has ignited discussion in the family law community. Whether that private member’s legislation becomes law or not, it is an opportunity to reflect on the...
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It is time for family arbitrators to get “screening” right
from left to right: Hilary Linton, Borzou Tabrizi, Judit Nicoll. Since 2007, the Ontario government has regulated family arbitration practice. A key requirement is the arbitrator’s responsibility to...
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Bill C-223: A good work-in-progress
Bill C-223 has opened the door to long-overdue discussion about family violence (FV) in the family law community. Family law professionals work at the very core of the dynamics that can put the safety...
View ArticleNeurodivergence and Family Mediation Series. Part 1: ADHD – Getting Our Facts...
ADHD is a common condition affecting 5%-9% of children and 3%-5% of adults. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder and is highly heritable (75%, comparable to the heritability of height). While there...
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