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Helping
Clients in High-Conflict Custody and Access Cases
Presentation
to:
TORKIN
MANES COHEN ARBUS LLP
Barristers and Solicitors
1500 - 151 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario M5C 2W7
Presentation
by:
Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW
Courts
in Ontario, Canada have deemed Gary Direnfeld an expert on child
development, parent-child relations, marital and family therapy, custody
and access recommendations, social work and an
expert for the purpose of giving a critique on a
Section 112 (social work) report. Serving the Greater Hamilton Area and
the Greater Toronto Area.
Agenda:
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Changing
your language
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The
move from position to interest
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Identifying
interests and issues
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Generating
solutions
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Gaining
consensus on a plan
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Detailing
a parenting plan
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Lawyer
“buy in” as a critical factor in Independent Legal Advise
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Case
examples / discussion
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The
role of a custody and access assessment
a)
Standards of practice
b)
Preparing the client
c)
Role of the lawyer during the process
d)
The assessment report
e)
Assessor’s disclosure
f)
The report as a basis for a negotiated settlement
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Case
examples / discussion
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Presentation
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Attendees:
5
- Lawyers
6
- Legal assistants
4
- Law clerks
15
Attendees total
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Did the instructor demonstrate a strong understanding of the
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Was the content/material of relevance to you?
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Did the instructor effectively present the seminar material?
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Did the seminar meet your expectations?
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Would you recommend the instructor to other lawyers?
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Would you recommend this seminar specifically to other lawyers?
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Comments:
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Job
Title
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Comment
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1
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Lawyer
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Great
presentation. Your energy and enthusiasm is clear.
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2
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Legal
Assistant
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You
definitely need to return and expand on other topics. Excellent
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3
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Law
Clerk
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Excellent
delivery, personable valuable info and insight
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4
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Legal
Assistant
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Thank
you. Well presented and relevant to our department’s needs
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5
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Law
Clerk
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Excellent
presentation, material and well presented. Questions answered
satisfactorily, very important topics related to family law, helpful
information but no tools given to help us with difficult clients
effectively. Little too much commercial push.
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6
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Lawyer
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Gary
addressed the subjects as promised. He was enthusiastic and
engaging. I would recommend him for therapy or assessment.
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7
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Lawyer
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Thank
you for taking the time to speak with our department today. Your
advice and recommendations will be of assistance.
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8
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Legal
Assistant
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Seminar
material can be applied to many everyday situations / negotiations
other than just client relationships. Thank you
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9
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Law
Clerk
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Very
Informative but also lively & interactive. Thanks!
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10
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Law
Clerk
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Excellent!
You should consider and “in-house” counselling arrangement with
law firms. Your suggestions were constructive and helpful.
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11
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Legal
Assistant
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Some
very insightful comments. Liked the glass analogy.
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12
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Legal
Assistant
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Very
effective with changing language and in dealing with clients.
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13
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Legal
Assistant
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I
was pleased to see different options that are available – good
tips and great ideas.
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