By Marlene Kazman | Garfin Zeidenberg LLP Marlene Kazman B. SC., LL.B. There are many court cases where intemperate/nasty/crazy/ill-advised text message and emails are sent between the parents of young children.  I have had the dubious privilege of being counsel on 2 such cases.  The cases are quite different factually, however, a common theme emerges.  ...Read More

The age of the information highway and Instagram has made the twin phrases “toxic marriage” or “toxic relationship” into common parlance.   What is a toxic relationship? A relationship characterized by toxic behavior from one or both parties. Dr. Lillian Glass, author of the 1995 book Toxic People, defines a toxic relationship as “any relationship...Read More

Listen to the podcast on Buzzsprout. Call Marlene Kazman to learn how the amended Divorce Act changes your parental responsibilities: Email kazman@gzlegal.com , Phone +1.416.642.5416.Read More

Marlene Kazman B.Sc., LL.B.  Joint decision-making and often equal parenting time are the benchmarks of modern family law. Consistent routines between households are a good thing for kids.  So how do these pieces fit together in your family puzzle? While it may initially get your back up to hear your ex ask you to abide...Read More

In recognition of our colleagues on International Woman’s Day, March 8, 2021: MARLENE KAZMAN B.SC., LL.B. Practice Areas: Family Law Email kazman@gzlegal.com, Phone +1.416.642.5416 MELISSA STAMKOS, J.D. Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Estate Administration & Estate Litigation, Family Law, Corporate Law Email melissas@gzlegal.com, Phone +1.416.642.5429 JESSICA ELIE B.A., J.D. Practice Areas: Wills & Estate Planning, Powers of Attorney & Trusts,...Read More

Marlene Kazman B.SC., LL.B. Studies show that married people are the happiest people on Earth.  That said, 35-40% of marriages end in divorce, and the divorce rate among people who marry before age 25 is around 75%.  What can we glean from these few statistics? We can conclude that when marriages “work”, it is a...Read More