What Married Couples Should Know about Domestic Assault Charges

In this video I discuss what married couples in Ontario can expect after a husband or wife has been arrested for domestic assault. This includes an overview of the major legal, logistical and emotional challenges couples should expect from the moment of arrest to the conclusion of the court case.

As a criminal lawyer focused on domestic cases, I appreciate that the challenges facing married couples and their families are unique. I wanted to take the time to address this critical but often confusing area of the law, with the goal of expanding on core topics in greater detail in future videos.

As always, please note that the information contained in this video is not legal advice. Legal advice is tailored to the specific facts of a given case and is based on a properly established lawyer-client relationship. YouTube is not an appropriate space for obtaining legal advice, so if you require assistance please contact us or visit www.shaffielaw.ca. Alternatively, you can contact the Law Society of Ontario's Lawyer Referral Service to be put in touch with a qualified lawyer in the province.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

00:00 - Welcome Back
00:40 - Announcements from Shaffie Law
01:30 - The Importance of Real Legal Advice
02:28 - Chapter 1: Three Things Everyone Should Know
05:05 - Chapter 2: No Contact Orders
08:03 - Chapter 3: Relationship Strain & Counselling
12:45 - Chapter 4: Access to Children & Property
14:07 - Chapter 4: Accessing Property in Detail
15:25 - Chapter 5: Access to Children in Detail
16:29 - Closing Remarks from Shayan Shaffie


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RESOURCES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN ONTARIO

~ IF YOU ARE A DEFENDANT ~

Shaffie Law's Domestic Violence Page
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/domestic-as...

The Power of Affidavits in Domestic Assault Cases
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/the-po...

A Lawyer's Guide for Married Couples Facing Domestic Charges in Ontario
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/a-lawy...

Removing No Contact Orders in Ontario Domestic Assault Cases
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/removi...

Can You get a Criminal Record or Go to Jail for Domestic Violence Charges?
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/senten...

Domestic Assault Charges: Answers to the Top 5 Questions
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/domest...

Everything You Need to Know About Domestic Violence Charges in Ontario
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/ontari...

"Hiring the Best Criminal Lawyer for your Case"
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/the-be...

If you cannot afford a lawyer (Legal Aid Ontario)
https://www.legalaid.on.ca


~ IF YOU ARE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE ~

"Getting Domestic Charges Dropped: the Victim's Role in Domestic Violence Cases"
https://www.shaffielaw.ca/post/2019/0...

Legal Aid Ontario: Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
https://www.legalaid.on.ca/services/d...

If You are Experiencing Domestic Violence: From the Province of Ontario
https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-help-...

Resources for Victims in the City of Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/upl...


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