Best Family Law Attorneys in Vaughan, ON

Claims Under the Tort of Family Violence One of the significant amendments to the Divorce Act in 2021 was the recognition of and reference to the tort of family violence. Unfortunately, family violence has devastating and lasting impacts on people nationwide. In relationships where family violence has already occurred, a separation or divorce may only exacerbate the risk of violence. This blog post will provide an overview of the amendments to the Divorce Act pertaining to family violence and how the courts have considered the newly recognized tort of family violence. It will also summarize what a plaintiff must prove to be successful in their claim for damages resulting from family violence.