All questions by topic
Abuse of people with disabilities
I have a disability. How do I know if I am experiencing abuse?
3,623I have a disability. If I call the police about abuse, what do I need to know?
2,994I have a disability. What can I do if I’m being abused by a support worker?
2,660I have a disability and I was abused in the past. What can I do about it now?
2,616Child abuse and neglect
What should I do if I think a child is being abused or neglected?
6,258What can CAS do if they think my child is being abused or neglected?
8,036What if CAS wants to talk to me or my child?
30,394Can I agree to get help from CAS?
8,182What if CAS takes my child?
27,013Do I have the right to a lawyer in my child protection case?
4,694How do I get access to see my child after CAS takes them?
6,823What do I do if I get court papers from CAS?
4,567What is an Answer and Plan of Care in my child protection case?
7,334What if I miss the deadline to serve and file my Answer and Plan of Care?
3,139What happens at the first court date in my child protection case?
3,614What is a temporary care and custody hearing in my child protection case?
6,333What is a conference in my child protection case?
4,447What is alternative dispute resolution in a child protection case?
6,099What happens at a child protection hearing or trial?
7,081What happens at a status review in my child protection case?
5,335Can I have contact with my child if CAS puts them for public adoption?
4,944How do I complain about a CAS worker?
19,393Elder abuse
I get home or community care and I’m being abused. What can I do?
2,454I’m an older adult being forced from my home. What can I do?
1,266I’m an older adult. How can I protect myself from abuse?
1,209I’m an older adult. How do I know if I’m being financially abused?
1,156What can I do if an older adult is being abused?
776What can I do if I see abuse in a long-term care home?
1,394What can I do if I see abuse in a retirement home?
917Domestic violence
How do I know I’m in an abusive situation?
24,174Can I take my child with me when I leave my abusive partner?
63,725Will I be forced to leave Canada if I leave my abusive partner?
32,605What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
15,308How does an abusive relationship affect my family law issues?
8,433What happens if I call the police about my abusive partner?
33,270What if my abusive partner is charged with a crime?
21,832My partner is abusing me, but what happens if the police charge me?
26,380What if I have family court and criminal court at the same time?
12,740What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
49,149What if I need a court order quickly to deal with an abusive partner?
10,299How can I keep my abusive partner away from me after I leave?
24,412What if I’m worried about my child’s safety when they’re with my partner?
20,874What if my partner says they’re going to take our child away from me?
20,844What if my partner takes our child to another country without my permission?
8,013Where can I find legal support if I have experienced partner abuse?
15,188How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
26,339Restraining orders and peace bonds
What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
49,149How do I apply for a peace bond?
57,741Should I sign a peace bond?
22,353Should I sign a peace bond in my criminal case?
15,071Will peace bonds appear on my criminal record?
33,889What happens if I don’t follow a peace bond?
13,444What is a restraining order?
40,517How do I ask for a restraining order in my family law application?
10,776How do I ask for a restraining order in a family law motion?
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