Considering mediation as a default resolution process in light of new family law duties

By Oren Weinberg ( August 19, 2021, 2:18 PM EDT) -- In 2020, several changes were put in place affecting Canada’s federal Divorce Act, many of which are focused on reducing conflict and enhancing the bests interests of children. One of those changes imposes a duty on all parties in a family dispute to try to resolve their issues through means other than litigation whenever possible....