This author has not written his bio yet.
But we are proud to say that Herschel Fogelman contributed 13 entries already.
Think of the Children. When making a parenting order or a contact order, the court must only take into account the “best interest of the child.” But what does this mean? …
Making Contact. As discussed in our previous article, “orders for custody” and “orders for access” have now been renamed “parenting orders” and “contact orders,” respectively. Parenting orders under S. 16.1 are available to spouses, parents of the child, and those who stand or intend to stand in the place of a parent. …
On March 1, 2021, substantial changes to the Divorce Act came into force, including changes to the language and substance surrounding parenting orders, changes relating to third-party parenting time, relocation, and other important parenting matters.
Over the next few months, Fogelman Law will offer brief summaries of these important changes …
Herschel and the Fogelman Law team are excited to welcome James Porter to the firm as an associate. See James’ bio.
Family law arbitrators are mandated by the Attorney General of the Province of Ontario to update their knowledge about power imbalances and domestic violence in family law settings every two years. Herschel Fogelman is co-chair for the next program, planned for January 2022. “It’s important that we constantly update our understanding of family law dynamics […]
Herschel was pleased to be a member of the steering committee and the faculty for the National Family Law Arbitration program. The five-day program in February 2021 featured Herschel and other of Canada’s top arbitrators providing hands-on guidance and information to family lawyers across Canada seeking to expand their practices. As legislative changes in many […]
The fundamental difference between litigation and arbitration is that, in arbitration, the parties pay someone to adjudicate their dispute. Despite this added expense, a properly conducted arbitration should work out to be less expensive than litigation. Where arbitration follows, …
Fortunately for the parties involved, most divorces settle without litigation. When the financial and emotional costs are tallied, going to court is just too expensive. Not to mention the months and months that court litigation requires. If a lawyer charges $500 an hour, a five-day trial costs …
Mediation has become a very popular alternative to litigation in family law matters. More Ontario lawyers use mediation than B.C., Alberta, or Nova Scotia lawyers to resolve disputes, according to Canadian Forum on Civil Justice research. Mediation’s key benefits include the potential to save time and money, and the potential …
Herschel and the entire Fogelman Law team is excited to welcome Lauren Daneman to the firm as an associate. See Lauren’s bio.
Main reception: (416) 944 0038
481 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1X9
info@fogelmanlaw.ca