Are Religious & Cultural Issues Important in Divorce Mediation?

Absolutely.

Ontario is a proud second home to hundreds of thousands of newcomers, temporary workers, immigrants, refugees and international students.

Whether they are here temporarily or permanently, many of them form relationships and have children here.

In some cases, they also separate and divorce here. When they do, their family law journey is influenced by their own heritage.? This may come in many forms including their religious obligations, their ethnic values, their linguistic vulnerabilities and the influence of their extended family, local or abroad.

As a Divorce Mediator, I bring an openness, curiosity and respect for the unique set of features of every spouse and family.? I also am mindful of the potential biases and opinions that may creep into my work. Each spouse’s personal history, heritage, culture, religion, traditions and background inform how I help my clients.

One of the greatest joys of serving as a Divorce Mediator is my ability to learn, understand and honour the uniqueness of every family - in the intersection of multiculturalism and divorce.?I am constantly striving to increase my awareness of the nuances found in religion and culture during divorce and its implications for parenting plans, religious obligations, pre-marriage agreements and the role of the extended family.

Divorce Mediation is not just a dispute resolution mechanism.? It is a means to customize solutions for the needs of the specific family, which is why I enjoy this work so much.

Are You Looking to Avoid the Stress and Cost of Divorce Court?

As a Certified Family Mediator, I bring extensive expertise and training to help families find amicable, cost effective?resolutions. With designations as a Specialist in Parenting Coordination?from The Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario and accreditation as a Collaborative Family Lawyer, I am equipped to guide you through the mediation process with compassion and skill. Furthermore, I recently attended Harvard University's Mediation Training Program in Boston, learning from the world's leading experts in mediation.

If you are interested in avoiding Divorce Court and coming to a successful settlement through Family Mediation, then visit the following link https://benmor.com/mediation-more/ and/or contact my Senior Law Clerk Marigona at?416-489-8890?or [email protected] to begin the path to a successful divorce settlement.

Steve Benmor is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Family Law and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is a Divorce Mediator accredited by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario and a Certified Specialist in Parenting Coordination accredited by the Family Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario. You can find his CV at insert?https://benmor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Steve_CV.pdf. He can be reached at [email protected].