Civil Claim Guidance for Intimate Partner Violence
If you have experienced intimate partner violence from a former intimate partner, you may have legal options worth discussing. Friesen Law* provides calm, confidential, trauma-aware guidance to help you understand whether a civil claim may be worth pursuing for your situation in Saskatchewan.
This page discusses civil legal options for people who have experienced intimate partner violence. The information here is general only and is not legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services. If you are safe and would like to speak privately about your options, Friesen Law* is available to help.
Free 30-minute phone calls are available for people who want to determine whether this type of civil claim may be worth pursuing for their situation.
Who this service may help
- People who have experienced intimate partner violence from a former intimate partner
- People who have experienced monitoring of their activities, financial control, or isolation from friends and family
- People who have experienced insults, name-calling, gaslighting, intimidation, or irrational jealousy from a partner
- People who want to understand whether a civil legal claim may be an option for their situation
What Friesen Law* can help with
- Explaining what a civil claim related to intimate partner violence involves and how it differs from criminal proceedings
- Discussing the types of harmful behaviour that may be relevant to a civil claim
- A free 30-minute phone call to assess whether this type of civil claim may be worth pursuing in your case
- Confidential, trauma-aware guidance throughout the process
- Referrals to other supports where appropriate
How this process typically works
Confidential call
Book a free 30-minute phone call to discuss your situation and whether a civil claim may be worth exploring.
Understand your options
Learn what a civil claim involves, what evidence is required, and what steps to take to pursue a remedy.
Assess your situation
Identify the information and documentation that may be relevant if you decide to proceed.
Choose your next step
Decide whether to explore a civil claim further, with no obligation after the initial call.
Confidential call
Book a free 30-minute phone call to discuss your situation and whether a civil claim may be worth exploring.
Understand your options
Learn what a civil claim involves, what evidence is required, and what steps to take to pursue a remedy.
Assess your situation
Identify the information and documentation that may be relevant if you decide to proceed.
Choose your next step
Decide whether to explore a civil claim further, with no obligation after the initial call.
Pricing and cost
A free 30-minute phone call is available to help determine whether a civil claim related to intimate partner violence is worth pursuing in your situation. If you choose to proceed, final cost depends on complexity, documents, and the level of support or representation involved. All costs are discussed before anything is confirmed.
Schedule a ConsultationWhat to expect
- Friesen Law* can help you understand whether a civil claim may be worth discussing — the firm cannot guarantee any outcome or recovery.
- A civil claim is separate from criminal proceedings; both may or may not be available depending on your situation.
- Not every situation results in a viable civil claim; a confidential call can help assess to your options
- This page provides general information only. It is not legal advice and does not create a lawyer-client relationship.
- All information shared with Friesen Law* is kept strictly confidential.
Friesen Law* is owned by Bonita Friesen and operates from a virtual office, serving clients across Saskatoon and Saskatchewan with remote, mobile, and appointment-only in-person options.
Common questions about this service
Intimate partner violence refers to harmful behaviour by an intimate partner intended to control, isolate, monitor, or intimidate. It can include coercive control, monitoring activities, isolation from family or friends, financial control, threats, intimidation, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, and other harmful behaviour.
Some people who have experienced intimate partner violence from an intimate partner may have civil legal options worth exploring. Friesen Law* offers a free 30-minute phone call to help you understand whether a civil claim may be relevant to your situation. No outcome is guaranteed.
Yes. Friesen Law* offers a free 30-minute phone call specifically to help people assess whether a civil claim related to intimate partner violence may be worth pursuing. This free call applies to this service only.
No. A civil claim and a criminal complaint are separate legal processes. You may have options in one, both, or neither, depending on your situation. A call can help clarify what may apply.
Yes. All information shared will be held in the strictest confidence.
You do not need to be certain before calling. The purpose of the initial call is to talk through your situation and help you understand whether there may be options worth discussing further.
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Ready to take the next step?
Schedule a consultation with Friesen Law* or call to ask a quick question. Consultations may be held by video, phone, or in person by appointment only. We try to respond within 24 business hours.