Posts Tagged ‘family court’
Reeve v Larson 2025 ONSC 6030 and Reeve v Larson 2025 ONSC 6803
These two decisions, involving the same parties, address whether the court should appoint an amicus. The role of an amicus was discussed in an earlier case summary, which you can find here: Patel v Patel The first decision begins by setting out the lengthy litigation history, almost all of which relates to child support. Neither…
Read moreCase Comment: Abu Kibash v Gamal, 2026 ONSC 2969
Abu Kibash v Gamal, 2026 ONSC 2969, examines the circumstances that will support the court in hearing a motion on an urgent basis. The wife/Applicant brought an urgent motion regarding a number of financial, property, and related matters, and the husband/Respondent opposed it, arguing that there was no urgency to these issues. Justice Kamal examined…
Read moreFour years later – the Culleton, Kuzyk, Warmerdam (CKW) inquest reflection
Four years later – the Culleton, Kuzyk, Warmerdam (CKW) inquest reflection (Part II) This month marks four years since the inquest into the murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam issued 86 recommendations aimed at addressing systemic gaps in responding to intimate partner violence (IPV). In Part II of Silence Broken: The IPV…
Read moreFour years later – the Culleton, Kuzyk, Warmerdam (CKW) inquest reflection
Silence broken – Part 1 This month marks four years since the inquest into the murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam highlighted critical gaps in the systems intended to protect those subjected to intimate partner violence (IPV). In a recent episode of Silence Broken: The IPV Talks, host Bob Perreault speaks with…
Read moreCase Comment: Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16
The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) released the monumental decision of Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, on May 15, 2026, and it has been making news waves ever since. But what does this case actually mean for the women that Luke’s Place serves? Background Before we dive into it, if you are interested in…
Read moreEmpowering Women through Family Law Information Workshops (FLIWs)
Navigating the family court system can feel overwhelming, complex, and intimidating, especially when you’re already dealing with major life transitions. That’s why our Family Law Information Workshops (FLIWs) are designed to support, inform, and empower women at every stage of their family law journey. What are virtual workshops? Our workshops run every other week and…
Read moreWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a time to recognize the rights, dignity, and safety of older adults. This year’s theme, “Be Bold: Age with Attitude,” celebrates the strength, wisdom, and resilience of aging while challenging ageism, stigma, and silence surrounding elder abuse. Being bold means speaking openly about issues that are often…
Read moreNational Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada. It is a time to honour the heritage, resilience, and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island. It is also a time to shine a light on ongoing systemic inequities and the impacts of gender-based violence. Indigenous women experience disproportionately high rates…
Read moreThe Tort of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Canada
The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, and what it means for survivors of IPV On Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET, the Learning Network and Knowledge Hub present a Webinar that will look at the history of the groundbreaking case Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia and consider what the majority…
Read more‘A way to kill me slowly’: How ‘legal bullying’ has trapped a Hamilton woman
A recent article in The Hamilton Spectator, written by Nicole O’Reilly, highlights the devastating reality many survivors of intimate partner violence face after separation: the abuse often continues through the family court system. The article explores how one Hamilton woman became trapped in ongoing litigation and coercive post-separation abuse, a pattern often referred to as…
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