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Steven Benmor
Principal of the Benmor Family Law Group in Toronto, family law lawyer Steven Benmor has represented clients through all stages of divorce and separation and works closely with experts in related disciplines.
Called to the Ontario Bar in 1994, Mr. Benmor holds a Masters of Laws degree in family law, is certified as a family law specialist by the Law Society of Ontario and is an adjunct professor of family law at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.
Mr. Benmor has held many executive positions in the legal community and is member of The Advocates Society, the Toronto Lawyers Association and the Family Lawyers Association.
Educator, negotiator and litigator, Mr. Benmor co-author of “The TASK - The Trusted Advisor’s Survival Kit."
Newly divorced parents can shape their children’s memories of the first summer following the split, says Toronto family lawyer and mediator Steven Benmor . Read more
By Steven Benmor . Most people believe that their children are unaware of marital problems in the home. This could not be further from the truth. Children of all ages are acutely aware of the temperature in the home. In fact, I have heard many times that the children have expressed relief when their parents finally disclose their intention to divorce. Children not only need to know about their parents’ divorce, in many cases, they want to know about their parents’ divorce. Read more
Legal professionals must co-operate to prevent low-scale domestic violence charges from turning into a lengthy family court litigation, Toronto family lawyer Steven Benmor tells AdvocateDaily.com . Read more
By Steven Benmor . Let’s face it, there are a few events that occur in life that can cause financial devastation. The death of a spouse, personal bankruptcy, major illness and, of course, divorce. But divorce does not need to create a financial hardship. In fact, it could actually result in a healthier financial position if it is handled properly. Some spouses find that divorce creates a clean financial separation and eliminates huge cash drains, especially for the higher income earner. Read more
Separating spouses should stay clear of dating apps until the divorce is finalized, Toronto family lawyer and mediator Steven Benmor tells AdvocateDaily.com . Read more
By Steven Benmor . In Canada, in order to obtain a divorce, spouses must apply to the court and have a judge grant a divorce order. Generally, this can only occur in the community in which the parents live. So if you live in Toronto, the divorce court is located at 393 University Ave. Similarly, there are divorce courts in Brampton, Oshawa and Newmarket. So if you work in Toronto, but your home is in one of those communities, then you would need to apply to that court for a divorce. Read more
The upcoming election of Law Society of Ontario (LSO) benchers could have a significant impact on separating and divorcing couples, says Toronto family lawyer, mediator, and parenting co-ordinator Steven Benmor . Read more
By Steven Benmor . Mediating your divorce is an opportunity to try and settle your case without going to trial. Mediation is a fast, fair and cheap process. Litigation is long, hostile and very expensive. After a trial, both the winners and the losers, often wish they could have avoided litigation and reach a settlement in mediation. Read more
Judges must eventually rule on how recreational marijuana use affects parenting plans after separation or divorce, Toronto family lawyer, mediator and parenting co-ordinator Steve Benmor writes in The Lawyer’s Daily . Read more
By Steven Benmor . Most people think that divorce is the end of a relationship between a husband and wife. But the reality is that divorce results in the termination, or change, of a whole host of relationships. Obviously, the relationship between you and your spouse will fundamentally change. So too, the relationships between you and your children will change. But in addition to these changes, your relationship with your in-laws and extended family will also change. Read more
Divorcing couples using a mediator should know the same person can become their arbitrator should they not come to an agreement, says Toronto family lawyer , mediator and parenting co-ordinator Steve Benmor . Read more
By Steven Benmor . Statistics on divorce regularly reveal a spike in the number of people separating in the month of January, right after the Christmas break. Read more
By Steven Benmor . During marriage, there is no divided parenting time. The children’s lives are a subset of the family life. Meal times, school, weekends and holidays are all part and parcel of the family’s life together. This fundamentally changes when there is a divorce. Read more
“It’s also a lesson for lawyers to read the fine print in pension matters,” says Benmor, principal of Benmor Family Law Group. Read more
By Steven Benmor . The Christmas holidays are usually filled with family gatherings, family meals, family memories, family traditions and family travel. In essence, the holidays are all about family. Read more
