Divorce Family lawyer Jill Mcleod mediates divorce and conflicts in health care industry, Toronto, Ontario

Jill McLeod, Family Law and Mediation, Toronto, Canada

Articles

These articles were first published in Divorce Magazine and are reprinted here with their full permission.

A PEACEFUL RESOLUTION
An orientation to the dispute-resolution options in the divorce process, including the pros and cons of Collaborative Law.
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD THROUGH YOUR DIVORCE
In explaining the separation and divorce, you and your ex-spouse should state explicitly that your relationship has no bearing on the relationship between each of you and the children. Reassure them that neither one of you will abandon them, and encourage them to discuss their fears with you.
A SOLID RELATIONSHIP
How to work with your lawyer to achieve the best possible outcome to your divorce.
ARE YOUR KIDS AT RISK?
If you believe your children will be unaffected by your divorce, you'll be surprised to learn that all children of divorce suffer emotional injuries. Here's how to minimize the damage.
DEBUNKING MEDIATION MYTHS
There are many myths and misconceptions floating around out there about mediation which discourage some couples from choosing this cooperative method of working out the details of their divorce.
THE MEDIATION ALTERNATIVE
Mediation is emerging as a viable alternative to bitter court battles. Here's what you need to know.
A PERFECT FIT
How to choose a lawyer tailor-made to suit your unique needs.
CRAFTING A SEPARATION AGREEMENT
This contract spells out the terms of your divorce.
DIVORCE MEDIATION AND YOUR KIDS
Mediation can help separated or divorced parents to work together to plan for their children's well-being.
CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
Don't make your children casualties of your divorce.
HOW TO TAKE THE CONFLICT OUT OF DIVORCE
Some important steps in ending the cycle of conflict and making your divorce cooperative and supportive.
PART-TIME PARENTING
If you're now a part-time parent, you may be tempted to fill your kids' visits with big-ticket entertainment to assuage feelings of guilt and insecurity. But what do they really want from you?
THE CO-PARENTING RELATIONSHIP
Healthy co-parenting is a way to carry your kids through the crisis of a divorce into a happy future.
THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
If you're feeling stuck in your divorce recovery, you may need to forgive your ex -- and yourself.
THE MEDIATION COMBINATION
Some mediators are also lawyers, some are therapists; some work alone, some as part of a team. Which type is best for you?

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