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?
5,050I have a disability. If I call the police about abuse, what do I need to know?
4,332I have a disability. What can I do if I’m being abused by a support worker?
4,095I have a disability and I was abused in the past. What can I do about it now?
3,802Child abuse and neglect
What should I do if I think a child is being abused or neglected?
8,086What can CAS do if they think my child is being abused or neglected?
10,254What if CAS wants to talk to me or my child?
33,558Can I agree to get help from CAS?
10,152What if CAS takes my child?
31,393Do I have the right to a lawyer in my child protection case?
6,250How do I get access to see my child after CAS takes them?
8,705What do I do if I get court papers from CAS?
6,270What is an Answer and Plan of Care in my child protection case?
9,593What if I miss the deadline to serve and file my Answer and Plan of Care?
4,474What happens at the first court date in my child protection case?
5,127What is a temporary care and custody hearing in my child protection case?
8,257What is a conference in my child protection case?
6,290What is alternative dispute resolution in a child protection case?
8,054What happens at a child protection hearing or trial?
9,053What happens at a status review in my child protection case?
7,292Can I have contact with my child if CAS puts them for public adoption?
6,614How do I complain about a CAS worker?
22,151Elder abuse
I get home or community care and I’m being abused. What can I do?
3,874I’m an older adult being forced from my home. What can I do?
2,997I’m an older adult. How can I protect myself from abuse?
2,530I’m an older adult. How do I know if I’m being financially abused?
2,322What can I do if an older adult is being abused?
2,154What can I do if I see abuse in a long-term care home?
3,327What can I do if I see abuse in a retirement home?
2,143Domestic violence
How do I know I’m in an abusive situation?
26,278Can I take my child with me when I leave my abusive partner?
66,608Will I be forced to leave Canada if I leave my abusive partner?
34,498What if I have to move out because of violence or abuse?
18,827How does an abusive relationship affect my family law issues?
9,937What happens if I call the police about my abusive partner?
35,433What if my abusive partner is charged with a crime?
23,835My partner is abusing me, but what happens if the police charge me?
28,790What if I have family court and criminal court at the same time?
14,585What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
52,532What if I need a court order quickly to deal with an abusive partner?
12,167How can I keep my abusive partner away from me after I leave?
26,775What if I’m worried about my child’s safety when they’re with my partner?
23,212What if my partner says they’re going to take our child away from me?
23,315What if my partner takes our child to another country without my permission?
10,041Where can I find legal support if I have experienced partner abuse?
17,450How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
29,620Restraining orders and peace bonds
What is the difference between a restraining order and a peace bond?
52,532How do I apply for a peace bond?
62,660Should I sign a peace bond?
24,601Should I sign a peace bond in my criminal case?
17,022Will peace bonds appear on my criminal record?
36,822What happens if I do not follow a peace bond?
15,234What is a restraining order?
43,245How do I ask for a restraining order in my family law application?
13,096How do I ask for a restraining order in a family law motion?
13,391