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| May 26, 2026
In the landmark SCC decision in Ahluwalia, 9 judges could not agree. While 5 formed the majority and 3 dissented, Justice Karakatsanis charts her own independent course – agreeing with... Continue Reading...
| May 22, 2026
Below I answer these 8 questions: 1. What is the new law 2. What must a victim prove 3. How can a victim prove her injuries 4. How will judges... Continue Reading...
| May 6, 2026
In Ontario, there is no limitation period for a civil proceeding based on an assault where, at the time of the assault, either the parties had an intimate relationship or... Continue Reading...
| April 15, 2026
Despite the ground-breaking case of Ahluwalia v Ahluwalia, 2023 ONCA 476, headed for re-consideration by the Supreme Court of Canada, victims of family violence are still collecting compensation for the... Continue Reading...
| February 12, 2026
When spouses separate, allegations of family violence can heavily influence decisions regarding parenting arrangements, spousal support, and even property division. It is critical for spouses navigating family law proceedings to... Continue Reading...
| January 30, 2026
I left the January 24, 2026 FDRIO Bi-Annual DV Training for Family Mediators and Arbitrators deeply appreciative [and frankly unsettled] after the presentation from Dr. Peter Jaffe. He delivered an... Continue Reading...
| October 17, 2025
When we think about abuse in relationships, our minds often go straight to the physical or emotional. But there’s another form—quieter, harder to see—that can be just as damaging: financial... Continue Reading...