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Tag Archive: Emotional Abuse

AHLUWALIA: WHY DID 3 SCC JUDGES DISAGREE?

Steve Benmor | June 5, 2026

In one of the most closely watched family law decisions in recent Canadian legal history, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a fractured ruling in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, a case... Continue Reading...

AHLUWALIA: KARAKATSANIS J. WALKS HER OWN PATH

Steve Benmor | 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...

AHLUWALIA: WHAT DID THE 5 OF 9 JUDGES AGREE IS THE BOTTOM LINE ON IPV IN CANADA?

Steve Benmor | 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...

HARDBALL TACTICS IN DIVORCE: THERE IS A SOLUTION

Jessica Brant | January 8, 2026

Lies, allegations and insults cause anyone distress. But when those hardball tactics come from your client’s very own spouse (or her lawyer) after separation, it is very hard to advise your... Continue Reading...

Not Everyone is a Narcissist: The Overuse of the Term in Family Law

Leanne Townsend | October 16, 2025

In the emotionally charged world of family law, it’s not uncommon to hear one party refer to the other as a “narcissist.” In fact, over the last decade, this label... Continue Reading...

WEAPONIZING SOCIAL MEDIA IN DIVORCE (2)

Steve Benmor | August 18, 2025

In the digital age, social media has become a battleground for high-conflict divorces. Courts are increasingly faced with cases where one party uses online platforms to disparage, harass or intimidate... Continue Reading...