Posts Tagged ‘shared decision making’
How can I co-parent safely with an abusive ex-partner?
To maintain their control, abusers often seek shared custody of the children when the relationship ends. Today’s Parent interviewed Luke’s Place Legal Director, Pamela Cross, and other Canadian experts on ways to co-parent with an abusive-ex-partner. These include: Making a safety plan Creating a safe child exchange Avoid contact with the abuser Don’t take the…
Read moreRecent case: Joint custody not appropriate
In the case of Moreira v Garcia Dominguez 2012 ONCJ 128, the mother sought an order for sole custody of the couple’s son, born in 2003, with regular access to the father and the father sought an order for joint custody with primary residence of the child to be with the mother. He wanted a…
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