August 9, 2012
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written by Michael McKiernan published in Law Times A crash course in neuroscience can dramatically improve family lawyers’ relationships with their clients, according to a Toronto practitioner. Nathalie Boutet, a mediation and collaborative partner at Basman Smith LLP and … Continue reading
June 1, 2012
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This past month Nathalie Boutet was featured on Divorce Source Radio discussing how lawyers who understand how the brain works are better able to help their clients get results that reflect who they are rather than results based on emotional … Continue reading
May 17, 2012
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What is a successful mediation? Authors Bush and Folger[1] speak of the power of mediation to resolve divorces. The methodologies of mediation are very well suited for resolving conflicts between people that have been in close or personal relationships or … Continue reading
May 10, 2012
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Written by Nathalie Boutet Published in the Ontario Bar Association News under the Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Section Volume 20, No.1 – February 2012 People contemplating separation have frequently endured long periods of time, sometimes years, … Continue reading
May 3, 2012
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Mediation “produces superior quality solutions for private disputes”.[1] I would like to explore 2 of the many reasons why mediation is so effective: (1) People can be truly heard and understood when they articulate what they want, and (2) It … Continue reading
April 26, 2012
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Family law a ‘people’ profession Soft skills such as empathy and patience go hand in hand with familiarity of many aspects of the legal practice By Denise Deveau, Postmedia News … Continue reading
April 19, 2012
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Communication in mediation can be difficult. A breakdown of a relationship is never easy especially if you have children. In my mediations, I allow clients time to develop simple communication rules that will be upheld during the process. People who … Continue reading