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Emotional safety: Boundaries for the holidays
The holiday season is a busy time of year. You may find yourself in more situations that put you in contact with your former partner. It can be helpful to plan for these situations in advance by thinking about setting boundaries. Below are strategies for creating an emotional safety plan by setting healthy boundaries with…
Read moreTeaching your kids to be safe: a post-separation checklist
When a relationship ends, parents must sort out arrangements for the children. This includes when the children will spend time with each parent and who has decision-making responsibilities about important things that affect the children. Until these issues are resolved, the law sees both parents as equally responsible for the children’s care. While you navigate…
Read moreChatGPT for your family law case: What you need to know
What is AI? AI, or “artificial intelligence”, are very advanced computer systems that can do a range of remarkable things. Some AI can create text and images. These are called “generative AI”. Other forms of AI are called “non-generative”. For example, facial recognition and some forecasting software is run by AI. How does AI work? …
Read more15 family law terms you should know
There are common family law terms that it will be helpful for you to know before and as you proceed through your family law case. In this blog, we’re sharing 15 terms we think you should know. ApplicationA proceeding in family court begins when one person brings an application, in which she lists what she…
Read moreAfter leaving: Managing post-separation abuse
What is post-separation abuse? Many people believe that when a woman leaves an abusive partner, the abuse will end. Sadly, this is rarely the case. As a couple separates, the abuser may not want to give up their power and control. In fact, the period leading up to and up to two years post-separation are…
Read moreWhat is your lawyer supposed to do?
Have you left an abusive relationship? Or are you thinking of leaving an abusive relationship? Have you hired a lawyer to represent you in family court? Or are you thinking about hiring a lawyer to represent you in family court? Are you unsure of what exactly they’re supposed to do? We’ve got a resource for…
Read moreWhat is intimate partner violence?
The term intimate partner violence (IPV) describes the abuse of power by one partner in a dating, common-law, married, or otherwise intimate relationship. This abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional, financial, social, cultural, or a combination of some or all of these. This form of violence falls under the umbrella term/category of gender-based violence, which…
Read moreTips for building a new and safe co-parenting relationship
Abuse does not always end because a relationship does. If you have children with your ex-partner, you will need to build a new co-parenting relationship. It is important that this new relationship takes into account your safety. This can be challenging for many reasons. Here are tips for building a new, and safe, co-parenting relationship…
Read moreSeeing, Naming and Changing Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day to both celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women’s empowerment and to call for action towards greater gender equality. This International Women’s Day, we are focusing on supporting women in rural and remote communities. Between 20-30% of Canada’s population lives in rural areas, yet…
Read moreNeighbours, Friends and Families Launches “Rural Roots” Initiative to Empower Rural Communities in Addressing Intimate Partner Violence
March 7, 2024 – Oshawa, ON Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) proudly unveils the Rural Roots initiative, a collaborative effort in partnership Lanark County Interval House and Luke’s Place. Born from a commitment to address intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural areas, Rural Roots will equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to support survivors…
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