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Nathalie Boutet Interviewed for CBC’s Dans La mosaïque

To listen to the full interview, visit this link. January is known as a period where some couples make the decision to separate. In this interview, Nathalie explains that couples may be waiting after the holidays and after the children…

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High net worth spouses and divorce – The Lawyer’s Daily

This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. This article covers some of the legal issues facing families that enjoy a high net worth. More specifically, how gifts and inheritances are treated in…

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The Divorce Mediation Checklist: What you need to know

Nathalie Boutet, an experienced family law lawyer, accredited mediator and certified Family Enterprise Advisor™. If you’re preparing for separation or divorce and have chosen the mediation process, here’s a useful checklist  to help you prepare and make the most of…

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Considering contributions to cottage in cases of separation/divorce – Article in The Lawyer’s Daily

This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. Finding an affordable home or cottage continues to be inaccessible to many young couples. If parents want to help with a down payment or with…

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Mediation for divorce: The benefits and pitfalls – Interview in Canadian Lawyer Magazine

This article was written by Aidan Macnab and originally published by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.   How does mediation work? This article is part of a series addressing popular topics and questions that clients and the public may have about the…

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What current economic turmoil means for child and spousal support – Article in The Lawyer’s Daily

This article was originally published by The Lawyer’s Daily (www.thelawyersdaily.ca), part of LexisNexis Canada Inc. Our economy has changed during and as a result of the pandemic, with some sectors being severely impacted while others surpassed expectations. We will continue…

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What happens to the financial contributions for a cottage in the event of separation / divorce

With the cost of real estate, both urban and in cottage country, continuing to be inaccessible to many young couples, it is common for parents to provide financial assistance to their children to permit the purchase of a house or…

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Divorcing A Spouse Who Has An Addiction: What You Need To Know – Interview In Radio-Canada

After nearly two years of the ongoing stresses of the pandemic, substance abuse or even relapses are negatively impacting families and relationships. Dealing with a spouse suffering from addiction during the separation/divorce process may lead to unique legal issues and…

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Practitioners with a Heart

With everything going on in the world right now, I am inviting practitioners of all professions to do many acts of kindness to counter the abundance of information about fear, divisiveness, and illness all around the world. As Random Acts…

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Updated federal family law booklets helpful to lawyers and clients: lawyer – Interview by The Lawyer’s Daily

Updated information booklets on amended federal divorce laws and how they apply to separation, shared parenting, family violence and putting kids first will remind lawyers to help parting spouses find “peaceful” and “workable solutions” to disputes, says a legal mind…

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Podcast: Parenting the Adlerian Way – What parents need to know as they move through separation and divorce

End of summer is a common time for parents to decide to end their marriage.  Nathalie is interviewed by Alyson Schafer to discuss the different options available to parents as they move through separation and divorce.   There is much…

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Financial advisors should work with divorce mediators to help clients – Interview By Wealth Professional

Marital breakdowns may have spiked during the first year of the pandemic, and returned to more normal levels, but many struggling couples may be dealing with family mediators now as they try to settle their living arrangements before their children return…

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‘Do not fuel the flame:’ serving family law clients struggling financially due to COVID lockdowns – Interview by Law Times

Divorce is a volatile and emotionally fraught task, whether in a global pandemic or not. When spouses are intertwined with shared businesses and investments, the value of which is being held down by COVID and its public health measures, lawyers…

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How advisors can help divorce proceedings start on the right foot – Interview By Wealth Professional

There is ultra-high net worth – and then there’s the other universe the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates operate in. Domestically speaking, this world was rocked recently when Gates, who is worth about $128.3 billion, announced he was to divorce Melinda,…

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There’s a silver lining for “silver splitters”: Amicability – Interview by Investment Executive

Around the world, previously happy couples are now struggling and headed straight for Splitsville. The stress of the pandemic has been blamed by some, while others say Covid-19 has simply exacerbated pre-existing problems. Diana Isaac, a family lawyer and partner…

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How Changes in the Divorce Act Can Resolve High-Conflict Disputes

High-conflict disputes during divorce naturally lead to a longer process and more expensive bills than those that are more amicable. But what many people don’t realize is that even in divorce cases that are not so acrimonious, the process is often longer, and the legal bills higher, when they litigate their cases in court rather than if they had chosen a non-court process. People who separate should know that non-court processes such as mediation and collaborative law are likely better options to resolve their divorce even during high-conflict disputes.

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Divorce Act changes ‘a boon’ for collaborative law practice – Interview By Law Times

As the pandemic has produced a rise in divorces and family disputes, the recent enactment of Divorce Act amendments will give a boost to collaborative family law and have more clients resolving their issues outside of a courtroom, say two family…

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The Divorce Act has grown up, but will we?

Many people think that the courtroom is the place to finally bring justice — via the well-intentioned figure seated in black robes — to the injustice of their failed marriage. Unfortunately, it is often not like this. Despite recent reforms…

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Divorce Act Amendments: Best interest of Children and Family Violence

All Canadian divorcing families are now subject to the new amendments to the Divorce Act which came into effect on March 1, 2021. Most family law lawyers are delighted with the changes to the Divorce Act. I will break down…

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Divorce Act Amendments: Best interest of Children 

All Canadian divorcing families are now subject to the new amendments to the Divorce Act which came into effect on March 1, 2021. Most family law lawyers are delighted with the changes to the Divorce Act. I will break down…

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Divorce Act Amendments: Separating Families have new duties to try to resolve out of court

All Canadian divorcing families are now subject to the new amendments to the Divorce Act which came into effect on March 1, 2021. Most family law lawyers are delighted with the changes to the Divorce Act. I will break down…

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New Divorce Act changes focus on out-of-court resolution, interests of child – Boutet in The Lawyer’s Daily

New federal laws requiring family lawyers to “encourage” parting spouses to use mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution instead of the courts have come into force. On March 1, federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General David Lametti…

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What to Do When Your Spouse’s Addiction Gets Worse During the Pandemic

If you’re dealing with your spouse’s addiction and are thinking about getting a divorce, there are unique legal issues and strategies you might have to grapple with The impact of COVID-19 is being felt across all aspects of our lives.…

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Saving family businesses from divorce during COVID-19

The pandemic has already taken a toll on both the economy and marriages across the country, and now with a second wave, those numbers are likely to rise. In fact, one in seven small businesses are at risk of going…

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