Articles
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
October 8, 2024
Best Practices for Screening for Family Violence and Power Imbalances in Family Mediation-Arbitration
By Hilary Linton What are some of the best practices for screening for family violence and power imbalances in family mediation-arbitration? 1. Screening is a…
November 7, 2023
Quick guide to parenting co-ordination in Ontario courts
This article was originally published in Law360 Canada on November 2, 2023. By Hilary Linton Parenting co-ordination (PC) in Ontario is a creature…
July 4, 2023
New parenting co-ordination case law: Clarifying or confusing?
This article was originally published in The Lawyer’s Daily on June 30, 2023. By Hilary Linton Parenting co-ordination (PC) is a wonderful resource…
Blog
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
December 18, 2025
Should family lawyers have a duty to screen for family violence?
Bill C-223, An Act to amend the Divorce Act, has ignited discussion in the family law community. Whether that private member’s legislation becomes law or…
December 9, 2025
Screening for Power Imbalance & IPV in Collaborative Practice
by Cindy Chisvin & Hilary Linton Summary: The notion that if IPV exists then the clients are not candidates for the collaborative process has been…
October 20, 2025
Lexis Nexis Publishes Comprehensive Ontario Guide to Screening for Power Imbalances and Family Violence in Family Dispute Resolution
After more than a year of research, writing, drafting, edits and more edits, I am so pleased to announce that Lexis Nexis Practical Guidance has just published…
News & Announcements
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
December 2025 Highlights: Advancing Trauma-Informed and Violence-Aware Family Practice
December 2025:
- Hilary was appointed to the Justice Canada HELP Toolkit Review Advisory Committee. The Committee will be meeting over the coming months to consider updates to Justice Canada’s invaluable resource for family law professionals. Hilary was also a member of the original Justice Canada committed that designed the Toolkit.
December 15, 2025:
- Hilary had the honour of co-presenting to the International Conciliation and Arbitration Board on the topic of “Trauma-Informed Mediation” with colleagues Raheena Lalani Dahya and Aneez Khanani.
December 10, 2025:
- Hilary, Joanna Radbord and Prof. Katreena Scott spoke on “Addressing Family Violence” to lawyers at the firm McCarthy Hansen.
November 2025 Highlights: Advancing Best Practices in IPV & Power-Imbalance Screening
November 3, 2025:
- Hilary spoke on “Safety First: Best Practices in Screening for IPV” at the Law Society of Ontario’s program on Practical Strategies and Best Practices in Family Violence Matters.
November 8, 2025:
- Hilary, Prof. Katreena Scott and Cindy Chisvin presented “A Culturally Conscious Model of Screening for Power Imbalances and Intimate Partner Violence” at the Rocky Mountain Collaborative Conference in Banff, Alberta.
Hilary Linton to Speak at LSO Program on Family Violence Matters
We’re excited to share that Hilary Linton will be a panellist in “Safety First and Safety Throughout: The Most Current Practices for Screening and Safety Planning” at the Law Society of Ontario’s program Practical Strategies, Solutions, and Best Practices in Family Violence Matters – The Initial Steps. This program will be delivered remotely via Zoom on November 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
Chaired by Brian Burke, with co-chairs The Honourable Justice Heather McGee, The Honourable Justice Heather Mendes, Associate Professor Mary-Jo Maur, and Archana Medhekar, this important program will be webcast live and available on-demand.
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