Abuse and Family Violence
All questions by topic
Abuse of people with disabilities
I have a disability. How do I know if I am experiencing abuse?Updated October 7
5,510I have a disability. If I call the police about abuse, what do I need to know?Updated October 7
4,790I have a disability. What can I do if I’m being abused by a support worker?Updated October 7
4,517I have a disability and I was abused in the past. What can I do about it now?
4,154Child abuse and neglect
What should I do if I think a child is being abused or neglected?
8,565What can CAS do if they think my child is being abused or neglected?
10,819What if CAS wants to talk to me or my child?
34,424Can I agree to get help from CAS?
10,631What if CAS takes my child?
32,318Do I have the right to a lawyer in my child protection case?
6,672How do I get access to see my child after CAS takes them?
9,167What do I do if I get court papers from CAS?
6,750What is an Answer and Plan of Care in my child protection case?
10,092What if I miss the deadline to serve and file my Answer and Plan of Care?
4,831What happens at the first court date in my child protection case?
5,552What is a temporary care and custody hearing in my child protection case?
8,719What is a conference in my child protection case?
6,725What is alternative dispute resolution in a child protection case?
8,526What happens at a child protection hearing or trial?
9,475What happens at a status review in my child protection case?
7,736Can I have contact with my child if CAS puts them for public adoption?
7,150How do I complain about a CAS worker?
22,692Elder abuse
I get home or community care and I’m being abused. What can I do?
4,332I’m an older adult being forced from my home. What can I do?Updated October 7
3,476I’m an older adult. How can I protect myself from abuse?
2,926I’m an older adult. How do I know if I’m being financially abused?Updated October 7
2,707What can I do if an older adult is being abused?
2,545What can I do if I see abuse in a long-term care home?
3,760What can I do if I see abuse in a retirement home?
2,491Domestic violence
What can I do if I’m being financially abused by my partner?
476How do I know I’m in an abusive situation?
26,874Can I take my child with me when I leave my abusive partner?
67,294Will I be forced to leave Canada if I leave my abusive partner?
35,042What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
19,727How does an abusive relationship affect my family law issues?
10,307What happens if I call the police about my abusive partner?
35,900What if my abusive partner is charged with a crime?
24,334My partner is abusing me, but what happens if the police charge me?
29,380What if I have family court and criminal court at the same time?
15,156What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
53,402What if I need a court order quickly to deal with an abusive partner?
12,644How can I keep my abusive partner away from me after I leave?
27,336What if I’m worried about my child’s safety when they’re with my partner?
23,760What if my partner says they’re going to take our child away from me?
23,823What if my partner takes our child to another country without my permission?
10,535Where can I find help if I have experienced partner abuse?
18,081How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
30,343Restraining orders and peace bonds
What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
53,402How do I apply for a peace bond?
63,973Should I sign a peace bond?
25,156Should I sign a peace bond in my criminal case?
17,529Will peace bonds appear on my criminal record?
37,451What happens if I do not follow a peace bond?
15,698What is a restraining order?
43,840How do I ask for a restraining order in my family law application?
13,695How do I ask for a restraining order in a family law motion?
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