FAMILY Court of Nova Scotia
Citation: Nova Scotia (Community Services) v. O.K., 2013 NSFC 22
Date: 20131106
Docket: FKCFSA No. 083768
Registry: Yarmouth
Between:
Minister of Community Services
Applicant
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O.K., C.M.M. and V.L.J.
Respondents
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Judge: |
The Honourable Judge John D. Comeau, JFC |
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Heard: |
October 8, 2013 in Digby, Nova Scotia |
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Issue: |
Review of a disposition and application for permanent care and custody. |
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Summary: |
The mother of two children 8 and 2 years of age asked the maternal grandmother to care for her children. She complained to the Minister’s agents about care, dental, clothing etc. with respect to the children. The mother has problems with alcohol and drugs and neglected to properly care for the children. There was neglect with respect to feeding and supervising the children. The mother’s home was dirty and unsanitary. The father of a third child took that child into his custody. |
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Result: |
Permanent care and custody on review was ordered. The mother had taken no fundamental steps to solve her problem so as to be able to care for the children. She lost two counsel because of procrastination and a failure to take or give instructions. It was in the children’s best interests to order permanent care before the statutory time line ended. (see P.H. v. Nova Scotia Community Services 2013 NSCA 83) |
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