Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences a person can navigate.

It is deeply painful to read hurtful statements written by someone you once loved, built a life with, and raised children alongside. We share this up front because our team deeply respects the grief, stress, and emotion you and your family are navigating. While we cannot undo the pain of a marriage breaking down, our goal is to anchor and support you through the legal process itself. Over the years, there are a few key truths I wish every family law client knew right from the very beginning.
The first is, please don’t use ChatGPT to prepare your instructions for me. I need your facts, in your own words. Along the same lines, please do not use ChatGPT to review my legal advice. If something I have said does not make sense or you are unsure about it, ask me. I would much rather explain it than have AI or the internet do it for you.

I would also ask that you please do not compare your case to your neighbor, your coworker, or your friend. Family law is highly fact-specific, and what happened in someone else’s case has little bearing on yours.

Please do not ask me to prove your ex is a narcissist, either. Courts do not decide cases based on labels. They decide them based on evidence, the law, and what is relevant to the issues before them. And please do not spend our limited court time trying to respond to every accusation or “set the record straight.” Your ex may say things that are unfair, exaggerated, or even untrue. Not every allegation deserves a response. Good advocacy is about focusing on the issues that will actually affect the outcome.

Given everything that comes with a separation, it also helps to lean on your friends and to see a counsellor or therapist if you need one. Building a support system matters. I will do my part—I will listen, I will care, and I will advocate for you with empathy and compassion. But my role is not to be your therapist. It is to provide legal advice, develop a sound strategy, and help you achieve the best possible legal outcome. At the end of the day, the strongest cases are not built on emotion. They are built on facts, evidence, and focus.

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(This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.)