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?
5,094I have a disability. If I call the police about abuse, what do I need to know?
4,374I have a disability. What can I do if I’m being abused by a support worker?
4,137I have a disability and I was abused in the past. What can I do about it now?
3,846Child abuse and neglect
What should I do if I think a child is being abused or neglected?
8,132What can CAS do if they think my child is being abused or neglected?
10,313What if CAS wants to talk to me or my child?
33,652Can I agree to get help from CAS?
10,201What if CAS takes my child?
31,479Do I have the right to a lawyer in my child protection case?
6,292How do I get access to see my child after CAS takes them?
8,754What do I do if I get court papers from CAS?
6,320What is an Answer and Plan of Care in my child protection case?
9,647What if I miss the deadline to serve and file my Answer and Plan of Care?
4,513What happens at the first court date in my child protection case?
5,173What is a temporary care and custody hearing in my child protection case?
8,309What is a conference in my child protection case?
6,337What is alternative dispute resolution in a child protection case?
8,101What happens at a child protection hearing or trial?
9,101What happens at a status review in my child protection case?
7,338Can I have contact with my child if CAS puts them for public adoption?
6,665How do I complain about a CAS worker?
22,209Elder abuse
I get home or community care and I’m being abused. What can I do?Updated April 27
3,934I’m an older adult being forced from my home. What can I do?
3,048I’m an older adult. How can I protect myself from abuse?
2,574I’m an older adult. How do I know if I’m being financially abused?
2,366What can I do if an older adult is being abused?
2,201What can I do if I see abuse in a long-term care home?
3,369What can I do if I see abuse in a retirement home?
2,173Domestic violence
How do I know I’m in an abusive situation?
26,346Can I take my child with me when I leave my abusive partner?
66,695Will I be forced to leave Canada if I leave my abusive partner?
34,547What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
18,930How does an abusive relationship affect my family law issues?
9,977What happens if I call the police about my abusive partner?
35,474What if my abusive partner is charged with a crime?
23,888My partner is abusing me, but what happens if the police charge me?
28,851What if I have family court and criminal court at the same time?Updated April 24
14,711What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
52,630What if I need a court order quickly to deal with an abusive partner?
12,223How can I keep my abusive partner away from me after I leave?
26,837What if I’m worried about my child’s safety when they’re with my partner?
23,283What if my partner says they’re going to take our child away from me?
23,369What if my partner takes our child to another country without my permission?
10,100Where can I find legal support if I have experienced partner abuse?
17,510How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
29,706Restraining orders and peace bonds
What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
52,630How do I apply for a peace bond?
62,781Should I sign a peace bond?
24,654Should I sign a peace bond in my criminal case?
17,071Will peace bonds appear on my criminal record?
36,902What happens if I do not follow a peace bond?
15,287What is a restraining order?
43,308How do I ask for a restraining order in my family law application?
13,165How do I ask for a restraining order in a family law motion?
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