A “Circle” for dispute resolution has been around for a very long time; probably centuries, but what is it? and how can it assist in the work of a family dispute resolution professional (as we are now described in the Family Law Act)? I had the honour to attend and participate in a one-day training…

Privacy, your privacy…what is it worth to you? Does anyone consider privacy when they retain a family lawyer to assist with their separation and divorce? Well, sometimes it is considered, but I am going to bet that most times, privacy is not considered at all. The selection of a process through which to address the…

Welcome back! Today’s topic is: How is the Mediation/Arbitration process similar to and different from a Judicial Settlement Conference? On my website, www.bevchurchillfamilylawyer.com, under ‘Other Settlement Processes’, I discuss the Judicial Settlement Conference process.  In my experience, the Judicial Settlement Conference is, or was, a very useful settlement process.  Granted, this process is only available…

Welcome Back! Last week, I posted Part 1 of Family Law Settlements and the Process known as “Mediation/Arbitration”.  The following is Part 2. The process known as Mediation/Arbitration is not new to Canada and family law, but it is not well known, or used in B.C.  The process known as Arbitration is not new.  It has…

Welcome to my Blog!  This is new for me, but it is a way to try to outline some of the creative changes to the way in which a “family law dispute” may, and will, be resolved in the coming months and years. This first topic is:  Family Law Arbitration and the process known as…