Recorded on October 26, 2022
[1:37:44] This webinar discusses legal system abuse by describing the ways abusers use coercive control through the family court process. The speakers also go through ways to address legal system abuse and support clients to prepare for court.
Presentation materials (PDF download)
0:00 Introductions
04:10 Coercive control and litigation abuse
10:30 Creating safety in the courthouse
26:10 Financial abuse
34:24 Frivolous/vexatious claims
39:43 Ignoring court orders
42:25 Remedies for litigation abuse
52:30 Q&A
Speakers:
Haley Hrymak, Rise Women’s Legal Centre
Vicky Law, Rise Women’s Legal Centre
Rise Women’s Legal Centre: https://womenslegalcentre.ca/
Additional resources:
"Mothers leaving abusive partner" guide - https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/pub/mothers-leaving-abusive-partners
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