Read the actual wording
Conditions can address direct communication, indirect communication, locations and exceptions. Your own undertaking or release order is the starting point. An assumption based on someone else’s case can lead you in the wrong direction.
Private permission is not a legal change
A partner’s willingness to speak does not change a no-contact condition. Contact through a friend, family member or social media may also be restricted. Keep following the terms that apply to you.
Ask about the proper variation process
A change may require the appropriate consent, formal approval or a court process, depending on the document and circumstances. A request is not a change. Obtain advice before acting on a proposed arrangement.
Bring practical questions to the consultation
Explain that you need advice about arrangements such as belongings, work or child exchanges, without sending detailed evidence in booking notes or an initial inquiry. Your representative can assess the issue, the permitted scope and the process that may be needed.
Official resources
Ontario Crown policy: intimate partner violence Ontario Court of Justice: the criminal processGeneral information only. Procedures can change. Follow the directions for your own case.