We act for survivors of physical assault, coercive control, financial abuse, and psychological violence. When safety is at stake, we do not wait.
Domestic violence is not a footnote in our practice — it is the centre of it. Persaud Hussain LLP acts for survivors of physical assault, sexual abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, stalking, and psychological intimidation at the hands of an intimate partner or former partner. We treat every case with the urgency and seriousness it demands.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you need legal help urgently, call us at (416) 826-1155. We act quickly when safety is at stake.
Ontario's Family Law Act (s. 46) and Children's Law Reform Act (s. 35) allow courts to make interim or final restraining orders to keep an abusive person away from you and your children. (Some provinces call these "emergency protection orders" — in Ontario the order is a restraining order, and in urgent situations it can be sought the same day and, where the delay of giving notice would risk serious consequences, without notice to the other side.) We apply for these orders urgently when necessary. We also seek exclusive possession of the matrimonial home under s. 24, allowing you to remain in your home while the other party is removed.
A restraining order prohibits a person from contacting or coming near you. We seek these orders under the Family Law Act and the Children's Law Reform Act. We also help you coordinate with shelters, police victim services, and community supports so that your legal plan and your safety plan work together.
When domestic violence is present, parenting proceedings take on a different dimension. We bring urgent motions to limit or supervise a violent parent's contact with children. Under the 2021 Divorce Act, courts must consider family violence as a significant factor when determining parenting arrangements. We know how to make that argument effectively.
Many survivors face compounded vulnerabilities — uncertain immigration status, no income, no family network in Canada, language barriers, or a partner who uses those vulnerabilities as weapons. Our landmark case Fahmy v. Ojeda (2023 ONSC 6287) involved exactly these circumstances, and the court kept the children in the mother's care, ordered full support, and awarded costs — reflecting how we fight for clients in the most complex situations.
We work collaboratively with women's shelters, violence against women legal clinics, Legal Aid Ontario, and crisis centres. If you need a referral, we can help connect you to the right resource.
If you hold a Legal Aid Ontario certificate issued by a domestic violence shelter or transition house, your two-hour consultation with us is free. Book it online below — and if your situation is urgent, the booking page has a "this is urgent" option to request a short-notice appointment, including weekend times, which we confirm personally. You can also tell us there if it is safe to email or call you.
Book the 2-Hour DV ConsultationEvery family law situation is unique. Book a consultation and speak directly with one of our lawyers about your specific circumstances.