Our Virtual Legal Clinic connects women in rural and remote communities to lawyers for free family law advice. Survivors of abuse learn how to complete court forms, what to expect during the family court process and strategies that would be…
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Case law: Domestic contracts and financial disclosure
Virc v. Blair 2014 ONCA 392: The wife in this case is a lawyer. She met her husband when she became involved as litigation counsel to his company. They began living together in 1992. In 1993, the wife left her…
Course for lawyers a great success!
In September we announced the launch of our online training for lawyers, “Effective Lawyering with Clients Leaving Abusive Relationships.” We’ve received a great deal of interest in the course and lots of positive feedback. Here’s what lawyers who have completed…
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How can I help my clients have a good working relationship with their lawyer?
With close to 80% of women in family court unrepresented, you will most often be working with women who do not have a lawyer. However, you will have some clients who have lawyers and, for these women, establishing a positive…