SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
(FAMILY DIVISION)
Citation: Nova Scotia (Community Services) v. L.H., 2011 NSSC 41
Date: 20110121
Docket: 068217
Registry: Sydney
Between:
The Minister of Community Services
Applicant
v.
LH and BS
Respondents
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Theresa M. Forgeron
Heard: August 25 & 26, September 29, October 13, and
November 30, 2010, in Sydney, Nova Scotia
Oral Decision: January 21, 2011
Written Decision: January 28, 2011
Subject: Child Protection
Issue: Should a permanent care order issue even though the legislative time lines have not been exhausted?
Result: A permanent care order was in the best interests of the children because of unexplained injuries, neglect, and a lack of basic parenting skills. The order was appropriate where many services had been implemented over the years, with no significant changes, likely due to the father’s limited cognitive abilities and untreated mental health illnesses. Access could not be ordered as such would impede adoption planning.
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