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Benmor Family Law Group We Get You Through Divorce | benmor.com Divorce is difficult, confusing and stressful. For Mr.

There is one critical first decision to make: choosing the one professional who has the knowledge, expertise and professional excellence to settle your family affairs. Steve Benmor has spent the last 20 years advising and representing separated spouses, and achieving positive outcomes for them and their families. Benmor, each case is carefully managed with his multi-disciplinary team of experts to resolve the parenting issues and financial consequences of separation

Different Types of Empathy
09/05/2026

Different Types of Empathy

By Darlene Lancer Empathy is essential for satisfying relationships. Understanding the different types of empathy, building our empathy, and learning to relate to others can help us identify toxic dynamics, be effective communicators, and transform our relationships. Types of Empathy: Their Function...

Custody Rights for Soldiers Deployed
09/02/2026

Custody Rights for Soldiers Deployed

Child custody arrangements for military parents are unique and require careful planning, especially when deployments or long-term travel are involved. For military personnel, balancing family obligations and service duties can be tricky, but with proper legal planning, it’s possible to make sure y...

The “Bank of Mom and Dad” has helped countless young couples get into the housing market.But when that couple separates,...
09/01/2026

The “Bank of Mom and Dad” has helped countless young couples get into the housing market.

But when that couple separates, a question that once seemed simple can become a major legal and financial fight:

Was the money a gift — or was it a loan?

On Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m., we’re joined on Divorce Explained by Marc Weisman, Chair, Tax Counsel at Keslassy Freedman Gelfand LLP, for a conversation about family loans, what parents and grandparents should consider before advancing money, and what can happen to those funds when a relationship ends.

We’ll also discuss the recent decision in Massaar v. Moneck and what it means for families helping their adult children financially.

If you’re a family law professional, a parent thinking about helping a child buy a home, or someone whose family has already contributed to a home purchase, you’ll want to hear this conversation.

Wednesday, September 2 | 6:00 p.m. EST
Live on Instagram
Leanne Townsend 🌻 | Steve Benmor

🎙️ The Bank of Mom & Dad: Gift, Loan or Divorce Disaster?



10 Characteristics of Unhealthy Relationships
08/30/2026

10 Characteristics of Unhealthy Relationships

Thinking about divorce? If so, Divorce Attorney, David Heiman offers a glimpse of 10 characteristics of unhealthy relationships to consider.

New Post: WEAPONIZING SOCIAL MEDIA IN DIVORCE (2)
08/29/2026

New Post: WEAPONIZING SOCIAL MEDIA IN DIVORCE (2)

In the digital age, social media has become a battleground for high-conflict divorces. Courts are increasingly faced with cases where one party uses online platforms to disparage, harass or intimidate their former spouse. The recent Ontario Superior Court decision in G.S. v. S.B., 2025 ONSC 280 prov...

New Post: WEAPONIZING SOCIAL MEDIA DURING DIVORCE
08/26/2026

New Post: WEAPONIZING SOCIAL MEDIA DURING DIVORCE

In recent years, the Ontario courts have increasingly faced cases where social media becomes a battleground for divorcing spouses. This phenomenon, where individuals use online platforms to disparage, defame, or disclose sensitive information about their ex-partner, has serious legal implications, a...

New Post: CAN AN ADULT CHILD CHALLENGE HIS LATE PARENT’S WILL?
08/23/2026

New Post: CAN AN ADULT CHILD CHALLENGE HIS LATE PARENT’S WILL?

The British Columbia case of Bautista v. Gutkowski 2023 BCSC 1485 will provide the answer. Nicolas Bautista was the only son of Pacita - who died in Vancouver in 2021. Pacita left a Will. Nicolas sued his late mother’s estate because, under the terms of the Will, Pacita left 25% of her esta...

New Post: WHY POST-MARRIAGE CONTRACTS HAVE BECOME POPULAR
08/22/2026

New Post: WHY POST-MARRIAGE CONTRACTS HAVE BECOME POPULAR

Marriages, like any partnership, can face unexpected challenges. When financial and personal dynamics evolve, couples may find themselves exploring Post-Marriage Contracts as a means to re define their commitments, avoid greater financial risks and safeguard their interests. Here are some common rea...

08/19/2026

When do you actually need a professional valuation in a divorce — and when might you be spending money unnecessarily?

This week on Divorce Explained, we’re joined by Matt Springer, ASA (BV), ARM, ABV, to talk about professional valuations and the role they can play in separation and divorce.

Valuations can become an important part of resolving financial issues, particularly where businesses, professional practices or other complex assets are involved. But they can also be expensive, difficult to understand and a source of disagreement between separating spouses.

We’ll be asking Matt the practical questions we think both clients and family law professionals need answered:

• Why are valuations done, and what different types of valuations are available?
• When should someone obtain a valuation — and when might one not be necessary?
• What are some of the most common problems that arise in the valuation process, and can they be avoided?
• What should you look for when reviewing a valuation report?
• When is there a legitimate basis to question or challenge a valuation?
• What does the process typically cost?

If you’ve ever looked at a valuation report and wondered “How do I know if this number is actually right?”, this conversation is for you.

Join Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend live on Instagram:

� Wednesday, August 19
� 6:00 p.m. ET
� |

Bring your questions. We’ll be putting them to Matt live.
When do you actually need a professional valuation in a divorce — and when might you be spending money unnecessarily?

This week on Divorce Explained, we’re joined by Matt Springer, ASA (BV), ARM, ABV, to talk about professional valuations and the role they can play in separation and divorce.

Valuations can become an important part of resolving financial issues, particularly where businesses, professional practices or other complex assets are involved. But they can also be expensive, difficult to understand and a source of disagreement between separating spouses.

We’ll be asking Matt the practical questions we think both clients and family law professionals need answered:

• Why are valuations done, and what different types of valuations are available?
• When should someone obtain a valuation — and when might one not be necessary?
• What are some of the most common problems that arise in the valuation process, and can they be avoided?
• What should you look for when reviewing a valuation report?
• When is there a legitimate basis to question or challenge a valuation?
• What does the process typically cost?

If you’ve ever looked at a valuation report and wondered “How do I know if this number is actually right?”, this conversation is for you.

Join Steve Benmor and Leanne Townsend live on Instagram:

� Wednesday, August 19
� 6:00 p.m. ET
� |

Bring your questions. We’ll be putting them to Matt live.

New Post: UPHOLDING THE INTEGRITY OF MARRIAGE CONTRACTS
08/19/2026

New Post: UPHOLDING THE INTEGRITY OF MARRIAGE CONTRACTS

Marriage, a deeply personal and legally binding institution, holds significant emotional, financial, and legal weight. In many jurisdictions, including Ontario, marriage is not just a union of hearts, but also a contract between two persons with explicit promises, duties and obligations. These commi...

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