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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, M ay 27 ,2 02 1 | 12 LITIGATIONlegal matters I was thinking about doing arbitration to resolve my family law dispute. What is involved? The advice offered in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. Q A ASK THE PROFESSIONAL Todd C. Hein Partner Family/Divorce Lawyer Proud member of OFFICE LOCATIONS GEORGETOWN 8 Guelph Street 905 452 7400 BRAmPTON OFFICE (main) 350 Rutherford Road S., Suite 320 905 452 7400 CALEDON EAST 15955 Airport Road, Suite 201 905 584 4545 Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution, or "ADR". It is an alternative to going to court. It is elective, so you cannot be compelled to arbitrate your case. You must hire an arbitrator. So you get to pick who is going to oversee and decide on your case. You will hire an arbitrator with a lot of experience in family law. The arbitrator can decide many issues between you, e.g. custody, access, support and property division. However, an arbitrator cannot grant a divorce. You will sign an arbitration agreement prepared by the arbitrator before getting started. Notably, parties to an arbitration pay for the arbitrator's time, so it is a (significant) added expense. The arbitration will be run very similar to a court case, but it tends to be less formal. Arbitrations can proceed much sooner as you are not tied to the Court's calendar. Once all the evidence is in, the arbitrator will provide a decision called an arbitral award, which is legally binding. We do a lot of family/divorce law, with offices in Georgetown, Brampton and Caledon East. In light of COVID-19, we are doing most everything virtually. So we are happy to have a Zoom meeting or a telephone call without charge to you to see if we can assist you. Have a great weekend. 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Some have found gloving the hand, dipping the thumb in vinegar and increased attention to the child help. In the end, though, treatment depends on how long and often the thumb sucking occurs. To avoid any permanent damage, don't delay your attempts to stop this habit. DR. ANOOP SAYAL905-877-CARE (2273) DR. ANOOP SAYAL Family and Cosmetic Dentistry located in Georgetown Marketplace Mall Q: How do I get my kids to brush their teeth? You know it's important for your child's health. As a parent, you want to do the right thing.When it comes to regular tooth brushing, though, it's become a struggle just to get your child to brush their teeth. Some parents, unfortunately, give in and allow their children to neglect good oral hygiene. Don't make the mistake!Your children should be taught very early how to brush.This can be encouraged as a regular habit by using some of the flavored children's toothpastes now available. Try to reserve brushing for the same time each day so it comes to be an expected activity. If your child still resists, make a game of it.You may even wish to pretend to be a"dentist" for your child, in the process doing the needed brushing for them. Older children may respond to a reward system that you establish. Perhaps most important, set a good example.Your daily brushing, flossing, and avoidance of sweets will do more to develop good dental habits that anything else. A: Georgetown's trusted choice for hearing care 360 Guelph St., Unit 44 Georgetown (In the Knolcrest Centre) 905.877.8828 Armstrong Ave Delrex Blvd haltonaudiometric.ca Call now for a preview of the next generation of hearing aid technology! With rechargeable custom HEARING AIDS, wearing MASKS is no longer a problem! AIDS, With new COVID-19 cases dropping, Ontario Premier Doug Ford an- nounced a three-step plan to "slowly" reopen the province -- starting with allowing outdoor ameni- ties, including golf courses and tennis courts, to open since May 22. The first step of the "road map" is expec- ted to start June 14, provid- ed that 60 per cent of adults have received one dose of the vaccine. In Step 1, Onta- rio will allow non-essential retail stores to reopen with 15 per cent capacity, out- door gatherings of up to 10 people, and outdoor dining of up to four per table. There will be at least 21 days between the stages. "COVID-19 remains a significant threat," Ford said. "But, our vaccine roll- out is accelerating at an in- credible pace." As for the weekly CO- VID-19 cases, the region's website shows that from May 14 to 20 there were 438 new cases, a significant de- crease from the previous week. Another Burlington resident had died from the illness, bringing the total deaths in Halton to 221. As of May 20, the num- ber of active COVID-19 cases stood at 523 -- with 186 cases in Oakville, 162 in Milton, 134 in Burlington, and 41 in Halton Hills. To date, there have been 17,065 cases of COVID-19 during the pandemic, with 16,321 marked as resolved. NEWS WEEKLY ROUNDUP: FORD UNVEILS RE-OPENING PLAN SCAN THIS CODE FOR HALTON VACCINATION NEWS. BAMBANG SADEWO bsadewo@metroland.com