Tag: Financial Abuse
How Divorce Lawyers Protect Victims of Financial Abuse
Examples of Financial Abuse: How It Appears in Ontario Cases
Financial abuse can take many forms, and Ontario divorce lawyers frequently see patterns such as:
- Withheld money or allowance-based control
One partner forces the other to ask for money, tracks every purchase, or refuses to provide funds for basic needs. - Controlled or monitored spending
Victims may be required to justify every expense or show receipts, creating fear around financial decisions. - Restricted access to joint or personal accounts
The abusive partner may change passwords, remove the victim’s name from accounts, or secretly open new accounts.