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“I was lost. I did not know how to deal with the family legal system. Luke’s Place was there for me every step of the way.”
– Service user, Durham Region
Featured resources
The law and parenting arrangements after separation: Toolkit for women
Designed for women leaving abusive partners. English and French. National and Ontario editions.
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Family court and beyond website for women leaving abuse
Legal information and safety tips for women who have left abusive partners. Also available as a workbook.
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After she leaves manual for women’s service providers
Information and strategies for supporting survivors of partner abuse through Ontario’s family courts¸.
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Popular e-learnings for service providers and lawyers
After she leaves: Family law training for service providers
Learn about the family law issues and safety concerns of women who have left an abusive partner.
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Emergency motions: For service providers supporting survivors
Learn about the court process and how to support a woman who may need an emergency motion. These motions are sometimes called urgent motions without notice or ex-parte motions.
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Effective lawyering with clients leaving abuse: LSO accredited
Designed for Ontario family law lawyers and law students, this program contains 1 hr 20 mins Professional Hours, and is eligible up to 1 hr 10 mins Substantive Hours.
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