RADIO
Me Spunt on Mike FM
During Monday November 2, 2020 episode, Me Spunt and Marie discussed divorce during COVID, debunked the myth of common law couples and explained in detail that they do not have any of the same rights as married couples. You have to be your own advocate and be sure that your rights are protected. For example if you buy a house with your partner and you are not married make sure your name is on the deed of sale! Me Spunt also discussed language discrimination in a superior court judgement that contravenes the Constitution of Canada from 1867.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
Monday October 26 was the last episode of the awareness series. Me Spunt and Marie used the time to answer listeners' questions about family law and other hot topics in real time. Listen in to hear what you missed. It was a real pleasure for us to participate in the awareness series especially during COVID-19 - as it was a way for us to share and provide legal information to our community.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
October 19, 2020
Me Spunt and Marie discussed how to modify child support and spousal support in general and during COVID times. She also answered questions from listeners from Mike FM, talked about family law rules - listen to receive a crash course! They also discussed school closures and COVID-19, moral of the story we all have to do our part!
Me Spunt on Mike FM
October 6, 2020
Me Spunt and Ms. Griffiths discussed divorce and initiating the process in the present climate of COVID-19. Now is the time to initiate the process, there will never be a perfect time. We also discussed the exciting news of the latest ground breaking Canadian judgement, where a homosexual man and a heterosexual woman are able to form a conjugal relationship. This extends the legal definition of what a loving couple could look like in Canada. See the link from CTV news for more details: here.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
September 28, 2020
Me Spunt and Ms. Griffith, talked about the increase in the phenomenon of parent shopping. Particularly teenagers as we were approaching the second wave, were contemplating changing their custody arrangements to switch houses to their other parent. The reason being, flexibility, rules, accommodations, siblings, blended households etc. They also discussed the rise of divorce and family challenges during COVID-19 and to start the divorce or separation process if that is the natural next step.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
September 22, 2020
On Monday September 22, 2020 Me Spunt and Marie honoured the Honourable Justice Ruth Badar Ginsberg Associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States for 27 years, who sadly passed on September 18, 2020 at the age of 87. During this time she changed the legal world and in consequence the rest of the world around her. She improved gender equality for women and men, constitutional rights, and everything in between to give a voice for those who did not have one. Me Spunt discussed how inspiring and influential Justice Ginsberg has been on her career, similarly to Honourable Justice Claire L'Heureux-Dubé, retired judge from the Supreme court of Canada who she was lucky enough to sit down with and talk during the time she was a judge in residence at Université Laval in Quebec city. Me Spunt and Marie also discussed pressing issues in family law and divorce during this pandemic.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
September 14, 2020
On this weeks episode we talked more about challenges of back to school, specifically the safeguard order that was brought forward by Me Julius Grey that was denied. We also talked about marriage contract (in other parts of the world called prenups) as well as changing your matrimonial regime (other parts of the world known as postnups) during your marriage and the reasons that would spark this change.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
August 31, 2020
We resumed our conversation on back to school with Covid and all the measures that have been put in place and the challenges that have presented themselves in separated and/or divorced families.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
August 24, 2020
August 24 was our first show back after the summer break. Me Spunt talked with Marie about back to school, the difficult decisions that must be made. She also discussed the options that are available for families, as well as what to do when both parents are not on the same page.
Me Spunt and Me Arrais on Mike FM
JULY 6, 2020
This was a special episode featuring Me Spunt and Me Arrais. Me Arrais discussed recent developments and changes in immigration law as a result of Covid-19. Me Spunt also shared some useful tips in navigating the divorce process.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
June 29, 2020
If you missed it, now is your chance to hear Me Spunt talk about children's right to have their voice heard, by having their own lawyer, the notion of in loco parentis - the rights of non-biological parents and children, the lack of protection of common law couples in Quebec, and other important family law topics.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
June 22, 2020
Me Spunt explained how mediation works in the divorce and separation process, and why you should always give it a try, as an alternative of fighting it out.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
June 15, 2020
Me Spunt discussed the essential information with respect to the divorce process, what you need to know and how to protect your kids in the process.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
June 8, 2020
This week, Me Spunt and Ms. Griffith spoke about the fact that every decision in family law, no matter what, needs to be made based on the best interest of the child.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
June 1, 2020
Me Spunt discussed the reopening of the courthouse, and the realties and struggles of families in during Covid-19.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
MAY 25, 2020
Me Spunt and Ms. Griffith conversed on the return to school and the courts reluctance to intervene and many other current topics.
Me Spunt on Mike FM
May 11, 2020
During this interview we talk about parental disputes about kids going back to school, requests for a change of custody because of Covid-19, status of divorces and options available during the pandemic, listen in to find out all the answers to these pressing topics!
Me Spunt on Mike FM
April 2, 2020
Me Spunt will be featured on MIKE FM'S Hit Show, hosted by Marie Griffiths, on her awareness series on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Ms. Griffiths will interview Me Spunt and they will have discussions on hot topics. The series is designed to create awareness, to be informative, entertaining in both official languages.
This series reaches a mainstream audience made up of thousands of Montrealer’s. It is the fastest growing mid-morning talk show.
Ms. Griffiths interviewed Me Spunt on April 2, 2020 for the first time, they discussed rent obligations, child support and spousal support obligations during Covid-19. This was a charged topic due to the changes and new challenges that our society has been faced with on a daily basis.
PUBLICATIONS
Co-Parenting and COVID-19: What's a Parent to Do?
JUNE 3, 2020: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/when-family-law-becomes-criminal/202006/co-parenting-and-covid-19-whats-parent-do
Il quitte un cabinet pour rejoindre sa femme
May 8, 2020: https://www.droit-inc.com/article26718-Il-quitte-un-cabinet-pour-rejoindre-sa-femme
Une avocate superwoman lance son cabinet
April 30, 2018: https://www.droit-inc.com/article22430-Une-avocate-superwoman-lance-son-cabinet
En stage malgré la pandémie
October 8th, 2020: https://www.droit-inc.com/article27506-En-stage-malgre-la-pandemie
FACEBOOK LIVE
Me Spunt and Me Etingin Interviewed by Paola Samuel, Global Montreal
May 13, 2020
Topic of discussion today -- the unique family challenges women and children are facing during the COVID pandemic.
