On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Canadian family law attorney Brian Ludmer appeared as a featured speaker at International Families Alliance’s Legal Perspectives Webinar.
During the free-to-attend online event, Ludmer made a presentation discussing several systemic problems at play in the Canadian family court system that often lead to dysfunction, specifically the challenges posed by false allegations of one parent against another in family law disputes. Among the legal matters discussed were practical strategies for documenting evidence and how to address false accusations.
Joining Brian Ludmer during the webinar was Jake Shen, a criminal defence lawyer based in Ontario and a former police officer. Shen commented on the low threshold for laying charges in cases of alleged domestic assault, emphasizing that in many cases, the criminal investigations are more subjective than the public might think. He then went on to illustrate how careful documentation and a thorough understanding of witness credibility can help people protect themselves in family and criminal law contexts.
Both speakers shared examples from recent cases they have dealt with, including instances where false allegations led to parental restrictions, the use of affidavits, and perjury issues. Details concerning the identities of those involved were omitted for the sake of preserving their anonymity.
Those who wish to view the presentation can link to it here.
Hosted by the University of Guelph’s Susan Chuang, the Legal Perspectives Webinar was made possible by support from Canada’s Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), a federal research funding body.
Brian Ludmer’s Toronto legal practice, Ludmer Law, has long been recognized for its history in handling matters of high-conflict family law, and Brian himself boasts more than 30 years of experience in both family law and business law.