The following National Spousal Abuse FAQs are provided by the Legal Studies Program.

Funded by the Department of Justice Canada.

Warning: 

The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information only. If you have
a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.



What is spousal abuse?

Spousal abuse is the deliberate attempt by a  partner in an intimate relationship to control or 
intimidate the other partner.  The couple may be married,  unmarried or the same sex.