What can I do to protect myself from being charged with domestic violence?
Unfortunately, there is a chronic problem in family law with false allegations of domestic violence. These are most commonly made in an attempt to win custody of the children or to force one spouse out...
View ArticleAre men more at risk for domestic violence charges than women?
Unfortunately, men do remain at higher risk of domestic violence charges than women due to residual perceptions of men as strong and threatening and women as weak and vulnerable. Police are more likely...
View ArticleWhen can I be charged with domestic violence during a separation?
It is very easy to be charged with domestic violence in the context of a separation as this is a time where there may a large amount of anger and emotional discussions between the parties. Domestic...
View ArticleMy partner has abused me and I want to leave. Can I take my child with me?
In Ontario, both parents have equal rights to access their child. To entirely remove your child from your partners care, you will need a court order that gives you custody. Custody is decided when a...
View ArticleIf there are criminal charges laid against my partner, will these be dealt...
In some jurisdictions, such as Toronto, there is a special court called the Integrated Domestic Violence Court that will hear some family and criminal law matters at the same time. However, in other...
View ArticleI’m afraid that my partner is going to take my child out of the country...
If you are afraid that your partner is going to remove your child from Canada, it is important to get help quickly. This may include going to the police and letting them know what you believe your...
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