Press Coverage and Legal Insights

It’s no secret that self-represented litigants struggle when grappling with complex legal procedures and unfamiliar jargon. However, a growing solution is emerging: legal coaching. By providing guidance, support, and a roadmap to those representing themselves, legal coaching also offers a unique opportunity for lawyers looking to offer more services to the public while also increasing access to justice.

Marcus Sixta sits down with John Paul Rodrigues on the Justice in Pieces podcast where they covered a wide range of topics from law school to access to justice, from what it’s like being a mediator to how the legal profession needs to evolve.

Marcus Sixta sits down with Faisal Karmali and Dave Popowich from More Than Money on Global News Radio to answer some common questions about prenuptial and cohabitation agreements in Alberta. What are the considerations and how are they different if you are part of a blended family? What is the most important piece of advice you need to know about entering into these types of agreements?

Justice advocates want the federal government to use the federal budget to invest new resources in the legal system — which is experiencing a rise in self-representation, adding to the court backlog created by the pandemic.

With courts closed across the country, separated and divorced couples are facing the prospect of not having access to a judge for what could be months.

Help is now available for Albertans who have to go court for divorce and custody issues, but can't afford legal representation. Hear about this new and more affordable way to access legal services.

Putting the average cost of a two-day trial at $35,000, Marcus Sixta and Dr. Ian Holloway discuss how many Canadians simply can’t afford family court which is where Coach My Case can step in to help.

Family lawyers Jo-Anne Stark and Marcus Sixta talk divorce, child custody, and steps to eliminate stress through family court proceedings.
(panel discussion at 37:24)

Guest: Marcus Sixta,  Family Law expert, Founder of Coach My Case. Dr. Ian Holloway, Dean of Law at the University of Calgary.

Changing the ways people can access justice in Canada is no easy feat. For two UCalgary Law alumni, new legal services are hoping to make the system a little friendlier.

Jim Doyle and his guests, Marcus Sixta of Crossroads Law, Yuval Berger of Hindsight Counselling, and Rahul Aggarwal of CleanDivorce, explore how separating or divorcing couples find themselves on an unplanned journey.

Relationships are never easy, and many of them change and falter dramatically when children enter the picture. But what about when a global pandemic rears its infectious head?

With courts closed across the country, separated and divorced couples are facing the prospect of not having access to a judge for what could be months.

Canada is considered an international surrogacy destination, with progressive laws that have attracted couples internationally. But, a new Canadian fertility landscape will be born, bringing new regulations for reimbursing surrogates and donors.

Buckle up: It’s time for some real talk about prenuptial agreements. Tag your spouse if they have a really good sense of humour, and keep reading.