Legal terms

Know Your Rights

Plain language explanations of words you’ll hear in the legal system. This is general information, not legal advice. A lawyer or legal aid office can advise on your situation.

General information only. Not legal advice.

Resources

Crisis lines, shelters, legal aid, housing, and counselling, filtered to your province.

Restraining Order

Peace Bond

Emergency Protection Order

No Contact Order

Legal Aid

Family Court

Victim Services

Child Protective Services

Custody

Support Order

Victim Impact Statement

Advocate

Suing your abuser: the new civil law

Resources