Posts Tagged ‘family law’
Fall into Learning: Earn your Professional and Substantive Hours
As fall settles in, it’s a great time for Ontario family law lawyers and law students to dive into professional development. If you’re looking for professional or substantive hours this season, we offer meaningful training opportunities designed to strengthen your skills and deepen your understanding of intimate partner violence (IPV) in the context of…
Read moreJoin Pamela Cross for a Virtual Discussion on Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Communities
On October 30th, feminist lawyer Pamela Cross will lead a virtual session titled ‘Untangling the Barriers to Ending Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Rural Communities.’ Hosted by the NFU Women’s Caucus, this free online workshop will explore what IPV and gender-based violence look like in rural and farming communities, and the transformative actions needed to…
Read moreCase Summary: Family violence and parenting arrangements
In this decision, Justice Mandhane makes a number of important statements with respect to family violence and parenting arrangements. She also explores the concept of applying restorative justice principles in family law cases. Background The parents met online and began dating in 2009. They started living together in 2012 and got married in 2015. They…
Read moreFormer Luke’s Place Advocacy Director, Pamela Cross Shortlisted for 2025 Balsillie Prize
Kingston-based feminist lawyer and advocate Pamela Cross has been named a finalist for the 2025 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy with her book, And Sometimes They Kill You: Confronting the Epidemic of Intimate Partner Violence. Now in its fifth year, the Balsillie Prize recognizes nonfiction works that push forward public policy conversations in Canada. The…
Read moreCelebrating our 2025 Ontario Volunteer Service Award recipients
At Luke’s Place, we know our work supporting women subjected to intimate partner violence through family law is made possible by the generosity, skill, and dedication of our volunteers. This year, we are proud to announce that five extraordinary members of our Luke’s Place community have been recognized with the 2025 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards…
Read moreNow Accredited: Parent-Child-Contact Problem (Alienation) Online Course
We’re excited to share that our free e-learning course on the Parent-Child-Contact Problem (Alienation), is now accredited by the Law Society of Ontario. Whether you’re a lawyer, law student, or a service provider supporting survivors through the family court system, this self-paced module offers evidence-based, practical content grounded in legal experience. About the Course Developed…
Read moreManaging Parenting Time After Court: Tips for Staying Safe and Supported
Navigating parenting time after court can be challenging, especially when dealing with a former partner who may use contact with the children as a form of control. Even with a court order in place, the day-to-day reality can be stressful and emotionally exhausting. Here are a few tips to help manage contact more safely and…
Read moreInquests and Justice: Renfrew County and Beyond with Pamela Cross
What is an inquest, and why does it matter in the fight against gender-based violence? In a powerful new episode of the RAGE podcast, lawyer, author, and long-time advocate Pamela Cross joins the hosts to unpack these questions. The conversation takes a close look at the Renfrew County Inquest, which examined the 2015 murders of…
Read moreSupporting after Separation: A Toolkit for survivors’ friends and family members
Supporting a loved one who has left a relationship in which they have been subjected to abuse can be challenging. You may not always know what to say, how to help, or where to turn for accurate legal information. That is why Luke’s Place created the Supporting After Separation Toolkit: a free resource designed for…
Read moreLooking for Online Training in Feminist Law Reform or Media Leadership?
Are you a women’s advocate or Violence Against Women (VAW) service provider looking to enhance your advocacy of feminist law reform or how to work with the media to promote gender-based violence concerns? Check out these two free, self-paced e‑learning modules: Feminist Law Reform A comprehensive, multi-module online course designed to help community-based organizations drive…
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