Is there a duty on counsel to counsel in high conflict cases?
Ontario, Canada
The following excerpt is from Ukiri v. Erskine, 2020 ONSC 4294 (CanLII):
In Vasilodimitrakis v. Homme, 2020 ONSC 2084, Bondy J., said that “…high conflict cases must always be approached with a great deal of caution. … It follows that there is an overarching duty on the part of counsel and the court to ensure that the level of conflict is minimized to the greatest extent possible in order to best serve the best interests of the child. I reminded counsel of the importance of explaining that to their clients.” (para. 21)
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