IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
(FAMILY DIVISION)
Citation: P.M.C. v. F.C., 2005 NSSC135
Date: 20050531
Docket: 1201-52159
Registry: Halifax
Between:
P. M. C.
Petitioner
v.
F. C.
Respondent
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Mona M. Lynch
Heard: March 18, 2004 & May 9, 2005, in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Subject: Custody and Access of Children
Summary: Father had been denied access to his fourteen year old daughter for over two years. Mother holding irrational views that father was out to harm her and daughter. These irrational fears were transferred to daughter. Despite clear evidence of emotional harm to the daughter, child welfare authorities refused to intervene.
Issues: What custody and access arrangement is in the best interests of the child?
Result: The option that is in the daughter’s best interest was not available to the court as it required the involvement of the child welfare agency which had refused to become involved. Joint custody to parents, primary residence with mother, counselling for daughter, access as recommended by counselor, decision making to father. Review in six months.
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