Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
Most carpenters – the smart ones, anyway – follow the adage “measure twice, cut once.” It’s a good one: being cautious, whether when cutting lumber or elsewhere in life, can save heartbreak, wasted time, energy and materials. Because I tend Continue reading Measure twice
There are a few themes in family law that just won’t go away, no matter how often and thoroughly they are debunked and dismissed. Parental alienation is one, made infamous by psychiatrist Richard Gardner more than 30 years ago. It Continue reading The presumption that just won’t go away
Earlier this week, the opening sentence in a recent New York Times article caught my eye: “Looking for ways to grow old gracefully?” Well, yes, I thought, I am. I read on. The piece was a compilation of excerpts from Continue reading With grace, or without
The official campaign period for Ontario’s June 2nd election may not begin until May 4th, but candidates and would-be candidates are already chomping at the bit. Over the past few weeks, both my partner and I have received frequent calls Continue reading Election day is coming