Domestic Violence Cases: What Is the Difference between Criminal and Family Courts?
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Domestic Violence Cases: What Is the Difference between Criminal and Family Courts?

It is essential to remember domestic violence is viewed as a criminal offence according to the Criminal Code of Canada. However, in certain situations, there are times when domestic violence cases can intersect across both criminal and family courts. How Criminal Courts Address Domestic Violence Criminal courts prosecute those accused of domestic violence as a…

Different Types of Domestic Violence Protective Orders
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Different Types of Domestic Violence Protective Orders

In Ontario, there are two different types of protective orders a victim of domestic violence can seek: Restraining Orders and Peace Bonds. It is essential to understand the difference between these two, how they are obtained, and what they entail for the plaintiff, defendant, and any minor children the couple may share. Restraining Orders Restraining…