{"id":108,"date":"2025-10-29T21:20:52","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/?page_id=108"},"modified":"2026-01-09T00:01:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T00:01:29","slug":"the-mediator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/index.php\/the-mediator\/","title":{"rendered":"The Mediator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Karen Kunopaski, B.A., J.D., AccFM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Subject-788x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Subject-788x1024.jpg 788w, https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Subject-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Subject-768x998.jpg 768w, https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Subject-1182x1536.jpg 1182w, https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Subject-1576x2048.jpg 1576w, https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Subject.jpg 1801w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Karen has over 15 years of experience as a family law professional helping people through separation, divorce, and parenting challenges. She\u2019s worked on everything from complex cases\u2014like international divorces and non-parent custody\u2014to straightforward agreements for people who just need a clear path forward. Karen combines deep knowledge with a calm, compassionate approach to help clients find solutions that fit their unique situations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk\">Qualified<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-checkmark-list has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"line-height:1.75\">\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Compassion and humility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate in Family Mediation, York University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accredited Family Mediator, Ontario Association of Family Mediators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk\">Experienced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"line-height:1.75\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Ontario Family Lawyer for 15 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Former Duty Counsel and court-based Advice Lawyer (FLIC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Former Children&#8217;s Lawyer, empanelled 12 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trained Voice of the Child Practitioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Member of the Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-5-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2964369c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1da03c2a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d275a608 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left is-style-asterisk\">An array of resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Karen can provide referrals to a wide network of professional services, useful tools and information resources ensure that you have the information and support you need to make informed decisions and implement your plan with confidence. This includes chartered business valuators, real estate and lending professionals, mental health professionals, and resolution-oriented legal professionals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-column-is-layout-d275a608 wp-block-column-is-layout-flex\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-asterisk\">Expert guidance through the process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Karen brings expertise and resourcefulness to a customized process based on your needs and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/familyevolutionsontario.ca\/index.php\/services\/\">Our services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#ffffff\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"line-height:.9\">Interested?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"schedule-a-visit\" style=\"font-size:clamp(21.027px, 1.314rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.351), 34px);line-height:1.15\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260076982547265\">Book a free initial consultation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Karen Kunopaski, B.A., J.D., AccFM Karen has over 15 years of experience as a family law professional helping people through separation, divorce, and parenting challenges. She\u2019s worked on everything from complex cases\u2014like international divorces and non-parent custody\u2014to straightforward agreements for people who just need a clear path forward. 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