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Seeing, 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…
Read moreHow to prepare to leave home safely
If you are preparing to leave your partner, it is a good idea to make a plan of what can be done before you leave and what you are going to take with you when you go. If it is safe to do so, you should take anything you need or think you may need…
Read moreWhat does the law say about changing the locks?
What does the law say? If you are married to your partner, the home you share is called the matrimonial home. According to the law in Ontario, you each have equal rights to occupy the home, regardless of whose name is on the deed or the lease. An exception would be a court order or…
Read moreWhat is a parenting coordinator?
A parenting coordinator is a licensed mental health, legal, or certified family mediation professional with a degree in mental health. A parenting coordinator can help parents resolve minor parenting disputes only after a final order or agreement for parenting is in place. A parenting coordinator can help resolve day-to-day conflicts such as: Can the court…
Read moreLegal information sessions
We offer opportunities for Ontario women to learn about family law. These sessions are currently provided by video conference. Our workshops are free and confidential. Early information session Our early information session is a two-hour session. This session is for women who are in the early stages of their family law process dealing with violence…
Read moreHow to assist a woman with a parenting plan
A parenting plan is a written document describing how your children will be raised and how parenting and decision-making will work after you and your partner separate. A clear and detailed parenting plan will minimize your former partner’s ability to find loopholes to exploit to exercise power and control over you and the children.…
Read moreLuke’s Place Legal Clinic
Luke’s Place connects women across Ontario to family law lawyers for free summary legal advice through our Legal Clinic. Our lawyers are experienced and trained on the issues women deal with when they leave an abusive partner. Women from Ontario can access our legal clinic via video conferencing or over the phone. Women in Durham…
Read moreLuke’s Place Legal Clinic
Luke’s Place connects women across Ontario to family law lawyers for free summary legal advice through our Legal Clinic. The lawyers who volunteer with our Legal Clinic are experienced and trained on the issues women deal with when they leave an abusive partner. Women from across Ontario can access our Legal Clinic via video conferencing…
Read moreWhy is evidence so important?
The outcome of your court case will depend significantly on the evidence you provide to the court. This is true in every family court case, but it is especially true in cases involving abuse, because the impact of abuse is still misunderstood by many in the family law system. Whether you are preparing your own…
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