Domestic violence is a serious issue and a serious crime. There is no particular crime for abusing your spouse, but crimes of assault, sexual assault, forcible confinement, making threats, or criminal harassment can be laid. The types of violence that are considered criminal are physical acts; psychological and emotional abuse are also extremely serious but [...]
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Domestic Violence: The Basics
A few basic points about domestic violence:
1. Don’t become a deadly statistic
All too often people stay too long in a violent home. The idea of going to court, they believe, is just too much. The problem is, court is better than an emergency room or worse. In 2007, 40,000 cases of domestic violence [...]
Choosing a Lawyer
One of the most important decisions you will make when you are getting a divorce is determining who your lawyer will be. This is not an easy decision and not one which should be taken lightly. Some things you may want to think about are discussed below.
What kind of lawyer do you need?
It [...]
Under the Federal Statute, the Divorce Act, divorce may be granted in Canada on only one ground: marriage breakdown. Marriage breakdown can be proved by one year of separation, adultery or cruelty. It is more difficult to get a divorce based on adultery or cruelty, as your spouse may oppose it, making the whole process [...]
Meeting with a lawyer
Your first meeting with a lawyer is critical. There are a few things you should think of and gather up before your first meeting. This will save time (and money) and allow your lawyer to give you a better understanding of your circumstances.
1. Think about what you have to convey about your situation. [...]
How to get through Divorce in Ontario
No matter who initiates a divorce and whether or not you see it coming the process is always very difficult. By having an understanding of what goes on in a divorce and of what you can do to help reach the desired outcome, the process can be made considerably [...]
Navigating the courts in Ontario can be a complex process. This guide offers some insight into divorce procedures in Ontario.
With the possible exception of the court papers required to obtain an absolute divorce, the procedure for drafting, filing and serving most other litigation documents is too complex and too fraught with legal peril to be [...]