Reflections on Family Violence

Reflections on Family Violence

The divorce act, does not include Financial infidelity, in my opinion, this should be part of financial abuse and financial abuse is part of the ABUSE in general.

Traditionally, abuse has been viewed primarily through the lens of physical actions. However, the Divorce act, change the definition,it encompasses a broader spectrum, including when the child is present in a situation of abuse.

clarifying that such behavior does not need to reach a criminal threshold to be considered family violence.

Family violence can manifest directly, such as a child witnessing violence, or indirectly, through a child’s observation of a parent’s fear or injury. The definition includes various forms of behavior, such as:

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Physical Abuse: Actions like punching, slapping, or forcible confinement. Self-defense actions are not included.

Sexual Abuse: This includes sexual assault and coercing someone to view violent pornography or witness sexual acts.

Threats: Threatening to kill or harm another person, including a child’s friends. Harassment and Stalking.

Neglect: Failing to provide essentials, such as medical care.

Psychological Abuse: Patterns of ridicule, yelling, or criticism.

Financial Abuse: Controlling access to finances, preventing employment, or restricting access to bank accounts.

For abuse to qualify as family violence, it must be threatening, coercive, or instill fear for personal safety.

Physical Abuse: Actions like punching, slapping, or forcible confinement. Self-defense actions are not included.

Sexual Abuse: This includes sexual assault and coercing someone to view violent pornography or witness sexual acts.

Threats: Threatening to kill or harm another person, including a child’s friends. Harassment and Stalking.

Neglect: Failing to provide essentials, such as medical care.

Psychological Abuse: Patterns of ridicule, yelling, or criticism.

Financial Abuse: Controlling access to finances, preventing employment, or restricting access to bank accounts.

For abuse to qualify as family violence, it must be threatening, coercive, or instill fear for personal safety.

Financial Infidelity
As i said, financial infidelity in my opinion include Threatening, coercice and instill fear for the third party,
Research indicates this following statistics :

41% of married couples report that arguments about money are almost inevitable.
33% admit to hiding purchases from their spouse.
31% have credit cards their spouse is unaware of.
42% have experienced financial infidelity.
Examples of financial abuse include:

Controlling or mismanaging a partner’s money.
Ruining a partner’s credit history.
Interfering with employment or financial decisions.
Limiting access to shared assets and resources.
Criticizing every financial choice made by a partner.
Refusing to pay child support or shared expenses.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for recognizing and addressing family violence in all its forms.

Financial Infidelity
As i said, financial infidelity in my opinion include Threatening, coercice and instill fear for the third party,
Research indicates this following statistics :

41% of married couples report that arguments about money are almost inevitable.
33% admit to hiding purchases from their spouse.
31% have credit cards their spouse is unaware of.
42% have experienced financial infidelity.
Examples of financial abuse include:

Controlling or mismanaging a partner’s money.
Ruining a partner’s credit history.
Interfering with employment or financial decisions.
Limiting access to shared assets and resources.
Criticizing every financial choice made by a partner.
Refusing to pay child support or shared expenses.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for recognizing and addressing family violence in all its forms.

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Daniel Mandelbaum

CERTIFIED FAMILY MEDIATOR – JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

I discovered that I was born to mediate and collaborate, as I was – and still am – the individual that my friends and family call on to resolve any conflicts that may arise.

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