This paper explores the Protection Against Family Violence Act [PAFVA], considering whether PAFVA has achieved its desired results and examining its weaknesses and effectiveness. The paper also considers duplicity and protection provided by other acts, and provides key strategies when dealing with emergency protection orders.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s Family Law 25 program in Edmonton on March 7, 2018 and in Calgary on March 14, 2018.