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30 www.canadianlawyermag.com LEGAL REPORT cosmetic than substantive. It's not going to improve the justice system." Alexander says any senior family lawyer will know "there's no such thing as a simple divorce." There are always complex issues that need ironing out, whether an improp- erly valued pension, a notional disposition cost, or a tax issue. These issues are commonly overlooked, even by some junior lawyers. The license could also result in more work for family lawyers, adds Alexander. "Because when there's a mess on aisle four, lawyers are going to get called in to clean it up and fix the mistakes that were made by the non-trained lawyers." One opportunity to improve access to justice lies with the utilization of technology, says Isaac. Remote hearings allow people in remote areas to access a wide range of lawyers who are not available if they must travel long distances to attend court. "That really assists and bolsters access to justice, in my opinion," she says. "Remote court hearings are the secret sauce that's going to help us fix our broken court system," says Alexander. A f t e r t h e p a n d e m i c f o r c e d t h e 200-year-old paper-based system to pivot to digital filing and use Zoom for case conferences and court hearings, the courts "The justice system is about families and the public, and we need to do a better job at delivering service to these people" Sarah Boulby, Boulby Weinberg LLP SIGN UP TODAY. IT'S FREE. Receive the latest news and updates about the Canadian legal landscape, delivered straight to your inbox regularly. NEWSLETTER SCAN TO LEARN MORE FAMILY LAW