Posts Tagged ‘family law’
Collecting and Presenting Evidence in Family Court: A Guide for Survivors
When you’re preparing for family court, especially in cases involving intimate partner violence, how you gather and present your evidence can have a significant impact on your case. Since family court is an adversarial process, it is important to help the judge understand in a clear, credible, and compelling way. Where to begin: A helpful…
Read moreAccess our FREE e-learning course: Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (Alienation)
Deepen your understanding of the Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (PCCP) in Family Law! Are you a lawyer or service provider working in the family law system? Our FREE e-learning course on the Parent-Child-Contact-Problem (Alienation) is available anytime on our training website, and it continues to be a valuable resource for professionals across Ontario and beyond! Presented by Pamela…
Read moreUnderstanding Coercive Control: A Conversation with Pamela Cross
On a recent episode of CBC Radio’s Just Asking with Saroja Coelho, feminist lawyer and advocate Pamela Cross joined the conversation to talk about a form of abuse that’s all around us, but still largely invisible: coercive control. Pamela Cross brings decades of experience to this issue. She’s a member of Ontario’s Domestic Violence Death…
Read moreCase Comment: Paralegals in family court
The mother, in this case, applied for leave to have a licensed paralegal act as her agent in a family law proceeding that involved parenting issues and family violence. While Justice Sah makes it clear that she has no concerns about the skills or integrity of the paralegal, she denies the mother’s motion. In December…
Read moreCase Comment: Contempt Motion
In this case, the father brought a contempt motion against the mother, alleging various breaches of the parenting provisions of a final court order. His motion claimed the mother had failed to provide documents related to the children, withheld the children from him, made false accusations against him and had spoken negatively about him to…
Read moreFor immediate release: Luke’s Place used $199,800 OTF Grant from the Province to strengthen its resilience
(Durham Region, ON) – On Thursday, May 22nd, the team at Luke’s Place met with MPP Lorne Coe to speak about the impact that their two-year, $199,800 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation has had since receiving it in 2023. Since then, Luke’s Place has been successful in strengthening its…
Read moreFor immediate release: Executive Director Transition at Luke’s Place
We are excited to announce a significant leadership transition at Luke’s Place. Following a thoughtful and thorough search process, The Board of Directors are thrilled to welcome Lily Pourzand as the incoming Executive Director of Luke’s Place. Lily is a first-generation immigrant woman who came to Canada for political safety and personal freedom in 1999…
Read moreHelping your kids stay safe after separation: A practical checklist
Separation can bring big changes, especially for children. As you sort out parenting arrangements, it’s essential to think about how to keep your kids safe, supported, and prepared. This checklist offers simple and practical ways to help your child feel more secure and know what to do in situations that might feel confusing or unsafe. …
Read moreVictim & Survivors of Crime Week: The Power of Collaboration
This week, the Government of Canada marks Victim and Survivors of Crime Week, a national initiative designed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by victims and survivors of crime, while highlighting the critical services, assistance, and laws available to support them. At Luke’s Place, we are dedicated to helping women who have experienced intimate…
Read moreMental Health Awareness Week: Self-care as a Feminist Act
May 5th to the 11th marks Mental Health Awareness Week. This year at Luke’s Place, we are focusing on the role that self-care plays in sustaining feminist movements, particularly for women impacted by intimate partner violence (IPV) and those who work tirelessly to support them. Taking time to care for yourself can sometimes be met…
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