Tag: Abusive Relationships
Safe Exit Strategies for Clients in Abusive Relationships
Recognising Abuse in Ontario Divorce Cases
Types of Abuse Recognised in Ontario Family Law
Ontario family courts acknowledge that abuse goes far beyond physical violence. When planning a safe exit strategy, divorce lawyers assess for:
- Physical abuse: Hitting, pushing, kicking, choking, or any use of force.
- Emotional or psychological abuse: Insults, intimidation, threats, humiliation, constant criticism, isolation from friends and family.
- Financial abuse: Preventing access to money, controlling all household finances, monitoring bank accounts, restricting employment, or sabotaging work opportunities.
- Sexual abuse: Non-consensual sexual contact, coercion, manipulation, or reproductive control.