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slide1. We will start the webinar shortly. Thanks for joining in. 2020-04-02 1<br>
slide2. In support of the North York Harvest Food Bank COVID - 19: (S)HE WON'T (RETURN) (SEND)
THE KIDS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
April 2, 2020
Gene C. Colman, B.A., LL.B.<br>
slide3. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? AGENDA PART 1: INTRODUCTION
PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS
PART 3: COURT EDICTS & CASE LAW PRINCIPLES
PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW?
PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 8 March 2022 3<br>
slide4. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION North York Harvest Food Bank
https://northyorkharvest.com/gene-c-colman/
Our Partners 8 March 2022 4<br>
slide5. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION Our Partners
Brayden Supervision Services
Canadian Association for Equality (CAFE)
Canadian Equal Parenting Council
Equal Parenting for Children
Lawyers for Shared Parenting
Side by Side Supervised Access Services 8 March 2022 5<br>
slide6. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION Our Team
https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/Our-Team/
Gene C. Colman
Gloria Antwi
Jenny Kirshen
Robert McNeillie
Kulbir K. Rahal Vaid
Law Clerk: Kim Pitre 8 March 2022 6<br>
slide7. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION How to present questions:
You can send your questions to Rob McNeillie in the chat section of the ZOOM platform.
You can email Rob: robert@complexfamilylaw.com
On our website, www.complexfamilylaw.com a little picture of Kim Pitre will pop up. You can text us on your phone and all of us can see the question. 8 March 2022 7<br>
slide8. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 2 –
YOUR CONCERNS
Questions received
Social Media 8 March 2022 8<br>
slide9. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 3 –
COURT EDICTS & CASE LAW PRINCIPLES
a. Court Directives
b. Cases that have been decided and reported 8 March 2022 9<br>
slide10. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 4 –
CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW?
“How do we address the situation where Parent “A” refuses to return or send the child to Parent “B” AND
In what manner should we all be conducting ourselves? 8 March 2022 10<br>
slide11. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 5 –
CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 8 March 2022 11<br>
slide12. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS As of yesterday, Ontario officially had 2,793 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 53 deaths.
Social Distancing
Flatten the curve
Lawyers = Essential Service (True! Not a joke.) 8 March 2022 12<br>
slide13. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS Parents raising concerns
Worries re effect of virus on parenting time
Courts hearing only “urgent” matters
We are listening. 8 March 2022 13<br>
slide14. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
If we agree? Don’t agree?
Self isolating. Still send child?
Former partner’s hygiene? 8 March 2022 14<br>
slide15. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
Schools closed. Follow existing schedule?
Make up time?
Dump kids at grandparents? Now what? 8 March 2022 15<br>
slide16. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
Self isolating in your home. Still transfer kids?
Parent blocking communication?
Grandparent contact? 8 March 2022 16<br>
slide17. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
Travel complications where self isolating?
Visit to the USA for non custodial parent’s family? 8 March 2022 17<br>
slide18. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENT WITH COVID SYMPTOMS
Front line worker with symptoms?
I am showing symptoms now. Make up time later? 8 March 2022 18<br>
slide19. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
CAS stopped all person visits. Now what?
Status quo?
Severe reduction on communications. Effect on inter-sibling and relationships? 8 March 2022 19<br>
slide20. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Out of work. No money. Pay support?
FRO suspending my driver’s license. What can I do? 8 March 2022 20<br>
slide21. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES COURT DIRECTIVES (1) Ont. SCJ and (2) Ont. OCJ
CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED 8 March 2022 21<br>
slide22. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15
SUSPENSION
ADJOURNED
URGENT MATTERS 8 March 2022 22<br>
slide23. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15
APPLICATION TO FAMILY LAW 8 March 2022 23<br>
slide24. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
Only urgent family law events… including:
requests for urgent relief relating to the safety of a child or parent (e.g., a restraining order, other restrictions on contact between the parties or a party and a child, or exclusive possession of the home); 8 March 2022 24<br>
slide25. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
urgent issues that must be determined relating to the well-being of a child including essential medical decisions or issues relating to the wrongful removal or retention of a child; 8 March 2022 25<br>
slide26. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
dire issues regarding the parties’ financial circumstances including for example the need for a non-depletion order; 8 March 2022 26<br>
slide27. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
dire issues regarding the parties’ financial circumstances including for example the need for a non-depletion order;
in a child protection case, all urgent or statutorily mandated events including the initial hearing after a child has been brought to a place of safety, and any other urgent motions or hearings. 8 March 2022 27<br>
slide28. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
March 27 Memo to the Profession from the Chief Justice - FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
… the scope of events that may be heard remotely by the Superior Court of Justice will expand, effective April 6, 2020. 8 March 2022 28<br>
slide29. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE
UPDATED MARCH 28
all urgent criminal and all urgent family proceedings will be conducted by telephone and/or video conferencing
Judicial officials will remain available to preside over: …. Urgent family proceedings 8 March 2022 29<br>
slide30. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
ANOTHER NOTICE FROM THE OCJ
MARCH 28 - TYPES OF MATTERS DEEMED TO BE URGENT. These include:
Child, Youth and Family Services Act
Domestic matters
Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act 8 March 2022 30<br>
slide31. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
ANOTHER NOTICE FROM THE OCJ
MARCH 28 - TYPES OF MATTERS DEEMED TO BE URGENT.
ONE MORE HURDLE TO OVERCOME
Requests for an urgent domestic family hearing will be determined by a judge. 8 March 2022 31<br>
slide32. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
Direction from Administrative Judge, Justice R. Zysman at Ontario Court of Justice, 47 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, March 27
Filing at this address:
47Sheppard.ocj.family.trialcoordinator@ontario.ca 8 March 2022 32<br>
slide33. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED CASE LIST SO FAR
See list at Colman website with hyperlinks
CASES WHERE COURT FOUND URGENCY AND MOTION ALLOWED TO PROCEED 8 March 2022 33<br>
slide34. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED CASE LIST SO FAR
See list at Colman website with hyperlinks
CASES WHERE THE COURT DID NOT FIND URGENCY 8 March 2022 34<br>
slide35. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED As of this morning (Apr. 2) –
9 cases = Not Urgent
18 cases = Urgent 8 March 2022 35<br>
slide36. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 10: TRAVEL MIGHT BE OK
Blanket prohibition against leaving primary residence? No
Para 11: STATUS QUO
Presumption that existing parenting arrangements and schedules should continue
Para 12: ISOLATION, ETC MIGHT TRUMP STATUS QUO
You might have to forego your parenting time. 8 March 2022 36<br>
slide37. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 13: PERSONAL RISK FACTORS
Parent’s personal risk factors may require controls
Para 14: PARENT’S LIFESTYLE
Lifestyle or behaviour that does not conform to societal COVID-19 expectations may impair parent/child contact.
Para 18: BE CREATIVE; BE COOPERATIVE
maintain important parental relationships 8 March 2022 37<br>
slide38. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 22 & 23 & 31: AGAIN, BE CREATIVE; BE COOPERATIVE
Act responsibly; Attempt simple problem solving.
Realistic Solution; Good faith communication efforts; Mutual respect; Creative and realistic proposals – all with COVID-19 awareness
Try a bit harder – for the sake of our children. 8 March 2022 38<br>
slide39. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 20: COVID-19 DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EQUAL CANCELLATION OF PARENTING TIME
Para 21: WHAT YOU NEED TO PUT INTO YOUR AFFIDAVIT
specific evidence or examples 8 March 2022 39<br>
slide40. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 20: COVID-19 DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EQUAL CANCELLATION OF PARENTING TIME 8 March 2022 40<br>
slide41. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 21: WHAT YOU NEED TO PUT INTO YOUR AFFIDAVIT
specific evidence or examples
absolute reassurance that COVID-19 safety measures will be meticulously adhered to
very specific and realistic time-sharing proposals which fully address all COVID-19 considerations
judicial notice of social distancing 8 March 2022 41<br>
slide42. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED MOST COURTS SEEM TO BE ALLOWING URGENT MOTIONS TO PROCEED
BUT YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE RIBEIRO GAME PLAN
Cases where urgency was found:
C.Y. v. F.R., 20 March: Self help in face of court order
Skuce v. Skuce, 26 March: Don’t violate a recent court agreement. 8 March 2022 42<br>
slide43. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED MOST COURTS SEEM TO BE ALLOWING URGENT MOTIONS TO PROCEED BUT YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE RIBEIRO GAME PLAN
Cases where urgency was found:
Chrisjohn v. Hillier 26 March: unsubstantiated allegations of father’s alleged noncompliance with COVID-1
Perkins v. Macierzynska, 27 March: mother unilaterally moved the child outside of Ottawa with no firm return date
Zee v. Quon, 27 March: Father takes self help contrary to court order. 8 March 2022 43<br>
slide44. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED MOST COURTS SEEM TO BE TAKING A RESTRICTIVE APPROACH TO “URGENCY”
Cases where urgency was found:
L-A.F. v. K.V.S., 30 March: Sudden inter-city move about to take place.
Thomas v. Wohleber, 30 March: Financial self help also qualifies under urgency. 8 March 2022 44<br>
slide45. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED SELF HELP TENDS TO PREJUDICE YOU.
IF THERE IS DANGER, YOU SHOULD BE THE ONE TO APPLY TO COURT IF NECESSARY. 8 March 2022 45<br>
slide46. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? We will cover two over all topics here:
WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
We are going to go over nine things that parents can do.
WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS? 8 March 2022 46<br>
slide47. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
BE COMPLIANT
Existing court orders
Judges may examine your behaviour.
COVID-19 is not an auto override. 8 March 2022 47<br>
slide48. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
2) BE INFORMED
Know your gov’t guidelines.
3) BE OPEN AND HONEST
Transparency
Consistency 8 March 2022 48<br>
slide49. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
4) BE INNOVATIVE
Daily routines changing and plans need to change.
communicate respectfully
innovative proposals with your former spouse/partner – Facetime, Skype – maintain existing parenting plan as much as possible
Justice Wong: Negotiate revised parenting regime 8 March 2022 49<br>
slide50. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
5) BE ACCOMODATING
prioritize health status related best interests
Provide reasonable accommodations; courts will like you for that!
Access exchanges 8 March 2022 50<br>
slide51. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
6) BE REALISTIC
7) ACCESS TO JUSTICE SUGGESTIONS
Lawyers, arbitrators 8 March 2022 51<br>
slide52. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
8) THERE WILL BE ULTIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY
Gene C. Colman March 16th blog post (https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/blog/2020/03/covid-19-and-how-to-navigate-parenting-schedules-in-the-crisis.shtml)
Justice Wong said pretty well the same thing! 8 March 2022 52<br>
slide53. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(a) LAWYERS:
Useful
Trained
Help resolve disagreements
Access to mediators and arbitrators 8 March 2022 53<br>
slide54. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(b) ARBITRATORS:
Reduced rate option
(c) MEDIATORS:
Help parties reach their own agreements. 8 March 2022 54<br>
slide55. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(d) PARENTAL COORDINATORS:
First they mediate; then they decide.
(e) VIRTUAL ACCESS SUPERVISION:
We await to see if this is possible. 8 March 2022 55<br>
slide56. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(f) NOT LAWYERS AGAIN!
Who is in the best position?
A lawyer is a good guide. 8 March 2022 56<br>
slide57. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Our’s Firm’s COVID-19 WEB PAGE:
https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/COVID-19-ONTARIO-FAMILY-LAW-NEW-CHALLENGES-NEW-SOLUTIONS.shtml 8 March 2022 57<br>
slide58. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Legal Aid Ontario
Summary legal advice over the phone. Lawyer response within 48 hours.
Telephone: 1-800-668-8258
https://www.legalaid.on.ca/news/changes-to-summary-legal-advice-services-at-legal-aid-ontario-due-to-covid-19-pandemic/ 8 March 2022 58<br>
slide59. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Law Society of Ontario Emergency Family Referral Line During COVID-19
Do you qualify for this assistance? - - -
i. Don’t have a lawyer (self-represented);
ii. Don’t know if your issue is urgent or not; and,
iii. Don’t know your next steps if your matter is urgent.
What you get: 30 minutes of free legal advice and information from a family law lawyer.
Tel: 1-800-268-7568
http://www.findlegalhelp.ca/, 24 hours per day. You can start the online process of obtaining a lawyer referral. 8 March 2022 59<br>
slide60. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Law Society of Ontario Referral Service
What you get: Name of a lawyer within or near your community.
Lawyer will provide a free consultation of up to 30 minutes.
People who would have received in-person legal aid services through the Family Law Information Centres will be able to get help from LAO over the phone by calling 1‑800‑668‑8258. 8 March 2022 60<br>
slide61. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Steps to Justice
https://stepstojustice.ca/covid-19-family-law
This service is a great place to start your research. 8 March 2022 61<br>
slide62. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS PLEASE DONATE NOW TO:
North York Harvest Food Bank
https://northyorkharvest.com/gene-c-colman/ 8 March 2022 62<br>
slide63. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 1. COOPERATION: Extraordinary times requires extraordinary cooperation
2. EASE RESTRICTIONS: Ease up on restrictions to access to justice.
3. OBEY COURT ORDERS: No unilateral disobedience! 8 March 2022 63<br>
slide64. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 4. SELF HELP IS A KILLER:
Contradiction to court order
contrary to a long established status quo
judicial authorization.
5. RESOURCES: You are not alone.
6. CHILD FOCUSSED: Be reasonable, be creative, be child focussed at all times. 8 March 2022 64<br>
slide65. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 7. WANT A COPY?:
Send Email: gene@complexfamilylaw.com
Subject Line: “SEND A COPY”.
Presentation Recording: Check our website COVID-19 page in a day or two for details re how to view the recording. 8 March 2022 65<br>
slide66. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? NEXT WEBINAR: Check out our Events page: https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/Events.shtml
In a while, we will open registration for our next webinar:
April 23: PARENTAL ALIENATION = ERASING FAMILY: ARE THERE SOLUTIONS?
QUESTIONS? 8 March 2022 66<br>
slide67. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? THANKS AGAIN TO OUR PARTNERS Brayden Supervision Services
Canadian Association for Equality (CAFE)
Canadian Equal Parenting Council
Equal Parenting for Children
Lawyers for Shared Parenting
Side by Side Supervised Access Services 8 March 2022 67<br>
slide68. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? THANKS FOR ATTENDING Hope you enjoyed the presentation and found it useful and enlightening GENE C. COLMAN FAMILY LAW CENTRE
For further information, call or write:
Tel: 416-635-9264
Gene C. Colman, Ext 101
Reception (Law Clerk, Kim Pitre), Ext. 100
Email: reception@complexfamilylaw.com
North York Harvest Food Bank
https://northyorkharvest.com/gene-c-colman/ 8 March 2022 68<br>
slide2. In support of the North York Harvest Food Bank COVID - 19: (S)HE WON'T (RETURN) (SEND)
THE KIDS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
April 2, 2020
Gene C. Colman, B.A., LL.B.<br>
slide3. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? AGENDA PART 1: INTRODUCTION
PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS
PART 3: COURT EDICTS & CASE LAW PRINCIPLES
PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW?
PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 8 March 2022 3<br>
slide4. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION North York Harvest Food Bank
https://northyorkharvest.com/gene-c-colman/
Our Partners 8 March 2022 4<br>
slide5. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION Our Partners
Brayden Supervision Services
Canadian Association for Equality (CAFE)
Canadian Equal Parenting Council
Equal Parenting for Children
Lawyers for Shared Parenting
Side by Side Supervised Access Services 8 March 2022 5<br>
slide6. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION Our Team
https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/Our-Team/
Gene C. Colman
Gloria Antwi
Jenny Kirshen
Robert McNeillie
Kulbir K. Rahal Vaid
Law Clerk: Kim Pitre 8 March 2022 6<br>
slide7. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION How to present questions:
You can send your questions to Rob McNeillie in the chat section of the ZOOM platform.
You can email Rob: robert@complexfamilylaw.com
On our website, www.complexfamilylaw.com a little picture of Kim Pitre will pop up. You can text us on your phone and all of us can see the question. 8 March 2022 7<br>
slide8. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 2 –
YOUR CONCERNS
Questions received
Social Media 8 March 2022 8<br>
slide9. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 3 –
COURT EDICTS & CASE LAW PRINCIPLES
a. Court Directives
b. Cases that have been decided and reported 8 March 2022 9<br>
slide10. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 4 –
CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW?
“How do we address the situation where Parent “A” refuses to return or send the child to Parent “B” AND
In what manner should we all be conducting ourselves? 8 March 2022 10<br>
slide11. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 1: INTRODUCTION In Part 5 –
CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 8 March 2022 11<br>
slide12. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS As of yesterday, Ontario officially had 2,793 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 53 deaths.
Social Distancing
Flatten the curve
Lawyers = Essential Service (True! Not a joke.) 8 March 2022 12<br>
slide13. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS Parents raising concerns
Worries re effect of virus on parenting time
Courts hearing only “urgent” matters
We are listening. 8 March 2022 13<br>
slide14. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
If we agree? Don’t agree?
Self isolating. Still send child?
Former partner’s hygiene? 8 March 2022 14<br>
slide15. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
Schools closed. Follow existing schedule?
Make up time?
Dump kids at grandparents? Now what? 8 March 2022 15<br>
slide16. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
Self isolating in your home. Still transfer kids?
Parent blocking communication?
Grandparent contact? 8 March 2022 16<br>
slide17. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENTING TIME
Travel complications where self isolating?
Visit to the USA for non custodial parent’s family? 8 March 2022 17<br>
slide18. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS PARENT WITH COVID SYMPTOMS
Front line worker with symptoms?
I am showing symptoms now. Make up time later? 8 March 2022 18<br>
slide19. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY
CAS stopped all person visits. Now what?
Status quo?
Severe reduction on communications. Effect on inter-sibling and relationships? 8 March 2022 19<br>
slide20. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 2: YOUR CONCERNS CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Out of work. No money. Pay support?
FRO suspending my driver’s license. What can I do? 8 March 2022 20<br>
slide21. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES COURT DIRECTIVES (1) Ont. SCJ and (2) Ont. OCJ
CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED 8 March 2022 21<br>
slide22. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15
SUSPENSION
ADJOURNED
URGENT MATTERS 8 March 2022 22<br>
slide23. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15
APPLICATION TO FAMILY LAW 8 March 2022 23<br>
slide24. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
Only urgent family law events… including:
requests for urgent relief relating to the safety of a child or parent (e.g., a restraining order, other restrictions on contact between the parties or a party and a child, or exclusive possession of the home); 8 March 2022 24<br>
slide25. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
urgent issues that must be determined relating to the well-being of a child including essential medical decisions or issues relating to the wrongful removal or retention of a child; 8 March 2022 25<br>
slide26. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
dire issues regarding the parties’ financial circumstances including for example the need for a non-depletion order; 8 March 2022 26<br>
slide27. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE PUBLISHED MARCH 15 – Application to Family Law
dire issues regarding the parties’ financial circumstances including for example the need for a non-depletion order;
in a child protection case, all urgent or statutorily mandated events including the initial hearing after a child has been brought to a place of safety, and any other urgent motions or hearings. 8 March 2022 27<br>
slide28. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
March 27 Memo to the Profession from the Chief Justice - FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
… the scope of events that may be heard remotely by the Superior Court of Justice will expand, effective April 6, 2020. 8 March 2022 28<br>
slide29. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE NOTICE
UPDATED MARCH 28
all urgent criminal and all urgent family proceedings will be conducted by telephone and/or video conferencing
Judicial officials will remain available to preside over: …. Urgent family proceedings 8 March 2022 29<br>
slide30. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
ANOTHER NOTICE FROM THE OCJ
MARCH 28 - TYPES OF MATTERS DEEMED TO BE URGENT. These include:
Child, Youth and Family Services Act
Domestic matters
Family Responsibility and Support Arrears Enforcement Act 8 March 2022 30<br>
slide31. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
ANOTHER NOTICE FROM THE OCJ
MARCH 28 - TYPES OF MATTERS DEEMED TO BE URGENT.
ONE MORE HURDLE TO OVERCOME
Requests for an urgent domestic family hearing will be determined by a judge. 8 March 2022 31<br>
slide32. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES PART 3A: COURT DIRECTIVES
Direction from Administrative Judge, Justice R. Zysman at Ontario Court of Justice, 47 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, March 27
Filing at this address:
47Sheppard.ocj.family.trialcoordinator@ontario.ca 8 March 2022 32<br>
slide33. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED CASE LIST SO FAR
See list at Colman website with hyperlinks
CASES WHERE COURT FOUND URGENCY AND MOTION ALLOWED TO PROCEED 8 March 2022 33<br>
slide34. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED CASE LIST SO FAR
See list at Colman website with hyperlinks
CASES WHERE THE COURT DID NOT FIND URGENCY 8 March 2022 34<br>
slide35. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED As of this morning (Apr. 2) –
9 cases = Not Urgent
18 cases = Urgent 8 March 2022 35<br>
slide36. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 10: TRAVEL MIGHT BE OK
Blanket prohibition against leaving primary residence? No
Para 11: STATUS QUO
Presumption that existing parenting arrangements and schedules should continue
Para 12: ISOLATION, ETC MIGHT TRUMP STATUS QUO
You might have to forego your parenting time. 8 March 2022 36<br>
slide37. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 13: PERSONAL RISK FACTORS
Parent’s personal risk factors may require controls
Para 14: PARENT’S LIFESTYLE
Lifestyle or behaviour that does not conform to societal COVID-19 expectations may impair parent/child contact.
Para 18: BE CREATIVE; BE COOPERATIVE
maintain important parental relationships 8 March 2022 37<br>
slide38. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 22 & 23 & 31: AGAIN, BE CREATIVE; BE COOPERATIVE
Act responsibly; Attempt simple problem solving.
Realistic Solution; Good faith communication efforts; Mutual respect; Creative and realistic proposals – all with COVID-19 awareness
Try a bit harder – for the sake of our children. 8 March 2022 38<br>
slide39. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 20: COVID-19 DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EQUAL CANCELLATION OF PARENTING TIME
Para 21: WHAT YOU NEED TO PUT INTO YOUR AFFIDAVIT
specific evidence or examples 8 March 2022 39<br>
slide40. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 20: COVID-19 DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EQUAL CANCELLATION OF PARENTING TIME 8 March 2022 40<br>
slide41. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED RIBEIRO V. WRIGHT
Para 21: WHAT YOU NEED TO PUT INTO YOUR AFFIDAVIT
specific evidence or examples
absolute reassurance that COVID-19 safety measures will be meticulously adhered to
very specific and realistic time-sharing proposals which fully address all COVID-19 considerations
judicial notice of social distancing 8 March 2022 41<br>
slide42. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED MOST COURTS SEEM TO BE ALLOWING URGENT MOTIONS TO PROCEED
BUT YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE RIBEIRO GAME PLAN
Cases where urgency was found:
C.Y. v. F.R., 20 March: Self help in face of court order
Skuce v. Skuce, 26 March: Don’t violate a recent court agreement. 8 March 2022 42<br>
slide43. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED MOST COURTS SEEM TO BE ALLOWING URGENT MOTIONS TO PROCEED BUT YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THE RIBEIRO GAME PLAN
Cases where urgency was found:
Chrisjohn v. Hillier 26 March: unsubstantiated allegations of father’s alleged noncompliance with COVID-1
Perkins v. Macierzynska, 27 March: mother unilaterally moved the child outside of Ottawa with no firm return date
Zee v. Quon, 27 March: Father takes self help contrary to court order. 8 March 2022 43<br>
slide44. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED MOST COURTS SEEM TO BE TAKING A RESTRICTIVE APPROACH TO “URGENCY”
Cases where urgency was found:
L-A.F. v. K.V.S., 30 March: Sudden inter-city move about to take place.
Thomas v. Wohleber, 30 March: Financial self help also qualifies under urgency. 8 March 2022 44<br>
slide45. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 3: LEGAL EDICTS & PRINCIPLES 3B: CASES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIDED AND REPORTED SELF HELP TENDS TO PREJUDICE YOU.
IF THERE IS DANGER, YOU SHOULD BE THE ONE TO APPLY TO COURT IF NECESSARY. 8 March 2022 45<br>
slide46. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? We will cover two over all topics here:
WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
We are going to go over nine things that parents can do.
WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS? 8 March 2022 46<br>
slide47. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
BE COMPLIANT
Existing court orders
Judges may examine your behaviour.
COVID-19 is not an auto override. 8 March 2022 47<br>
slide48. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
2) BE INFORMED
Know your gov’t guidelines.
3) BE OPEN AND HONEST
Transparency
Consistency 8 March 2022 48<br>
slide49. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
4) BE INNOVATIVE
Daily routines changing and plans need to change.
communicate respectfully
innovative proposals with your former spouse/partner – Facetime, Skype – maintain existing parenting plan as much as possible
Justice Wong: Negotiate revised parenting regime 8 March 2022 49<br>
slide50. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
5) BE ACCOMODATING
prioritize health status related best interests
Provide reasonable accommodations; courts will like you for that!
Access exchanges 8 March 2022 50<br>
slide51. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
6) BE REALISTIC
7) ACCESS TO JUSTICE SUGGESTIONS
Lawyers, arbitrators 8 March 2022 51<br>
slide52. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
8) THERE WILL BE ULTIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY
Gene C. Colman March 16th blog post (https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/blog/2020/03/covid-19-and-how-to-navigate-parenting-schedules-in-the-crisis.shtml)
Justice Wong said pretty well the same thing! 8 March 2022 52<br>
slide53. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(a) LAWYERS:
Useful
Trained
Help resolve disagreements
Access to mediators and arbitrators 8 March 2022 53<br>
slide54. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(b) ARBITRATORS:
Reduced rate option
(c) MEDIATORS:
Help parties reach their own agreements. 8 March 2022 54<br>
slide55. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(d) PARENTAL COORDINATORS:
First they mediate; then they decide.
(e) VIRTUAL ACCESS SUPERVISION:
We await to see if this is possible. 8 March 2022 55<br>
slide56. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? WHAT CAN PARENTS DO DURING THESE TIMES?
9) USE LEGAL AND OTHER HELP
(f) NOT LAWYERS AGAIN!
Who is in the best position?
A lawyer is a good guide. 8 March 2022 56<br>
slide57. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Our’s Firm’s COVID-19 WEB PAGE:
https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/COVID-19-ONTARIO-FAMILY-LAW-NEW-CHALLENGES-NEW-SOLUTIONS.shtml 8 March 2022 57<br>
slide58. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Legal Aid Ontario
Summary legal advice over the phone. Lawyer response within 48 hours.
Telephone: 1-800-668-8258
https://www.legalaid.on.ca/news/changes-to-summary-legal-advice-services-at-legal-aid-ontario-due-to-covid-19-pandemic/ 8 March 2022 58<br>
slide59. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Law Society of Ontario Emergency Family Referral Line During COVID-19
Do you qualify for this assistance? - - -
i. Don’t have a lawyer (self-represented);
ii. Don’t know if your issue is urgent or not; and,
iii. Don’t know your next steps if your matter is urgent.
What you get: 30 minutes of free legal advice and information from a family law lawyer.
Tel: 1-800-268-7568
http://www.findlegalhelp.ca/, 24 hours per day. You can start the online process of obtaining a lawyer referral. 8 March 2022 59<br>
slide60. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Law Society of Ontario Referral Service
What you get: Name of a lawyer within or near your community.
Lawyer will provide a free consultation of up to 30 minutes.
People who would have received in-person legal aid services through the Family Law Information Centres will be able to get help from LAO over the phone by calling 1‑800‑668‑8258. 8 March 2022 60<br>
slide61. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 4: CHARTING A PATH FORWARD – WHAT NOW? 2. WHAT RESOURCES CAN PARENTS ACCESS DURING THE CRISIS?
Steps to Justice
https://stepstojustice.ca/covid-19-family-law
This service is a great place to start your research. 8 March 2022 61<br>
slide62. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS PLEASE DONATE NOW TO:
North York Harvest Food Bank
https://northyorkharvest.com/gene-c-colman/ 8 March 2022 62<br>
slide63. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 1. COOPERATION: Extraordinary times requires extraordinary cooperation
2. EASE RESTRICTIONS: Ease up on restrictions to access to justice.
3. OBEY COURT ORDERS: No unilateral disobedience! 8 March 2022 63<br>
slide64. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 4. SELF HELP IS A KILLER:
Contradiction to court order
contrary to a long established status quo
judicial authorization.
5. RESOURCES: You are not alone.
6. CHILD FOCUSSED: Be reasonable, be creative, be child focussed at all times. 8 March 2022 64<br>
slide65. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? PART 5: CONCLUSIONS AND QUESTIONS 7. WANT A COPY?:
Send Email: gene@complexfamilylaw.com
Subject Line: “SEND A COPY”.
Presentation Recording: Check our website COVID-19 page in a day or two for details re how to view the recording. 8 March 2022 65<br>
slide66. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? NEXT WEBINAR: Check out our Events page: https://www.complexfamilylaw.com/Events.shtml
In a while, we will open registration for our next webinar:
April 23: PARENTAL ALIENATION = ERASING FAMILY: ARE THERE SOLUTIONS?
QUESTIONS? 8 March 2022 66<br>
slide67. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? THANKS AGAIN TO OUR PARTNERS Brayden Supervision Services
Canadian Association for Equality (CAFE)
Canadian Equal Parenting Council
Equal Parenting for Children
Lawyers for Shared Parenting
Side by Side Supervised Access Services 8 March 2022 67<br>
slide68. COVID-19 – WHAT SHOULD I DO? THANKS FOR ATTENDING Hope you enjoyed the presentation and found it useful and enlightening GENE C. COLMAN FAMILY LAW CENTRE
For further information, call or write:
Tel: 416-635-9264
Gene C. Colman, Ext 101
Reception (Law Clerk, Kim Pitre), Ext. 100
Email: reception@complexfamilylaw.com
North York Harvest Food Bank
https://northyorkharvest.com/gene-c-colman/ 8 March 2022 68<br>