Case Law for Motions for the Immediate Return of the Child(ren)
by Chris York (CCW)
Summary
- Is the child at risk of harm and 2 can the child be protected by a supervisory order. the CAS must prove to the court that not only is the child at risk of harm but they must also prove that a supervisory order will not adequately protect the child
- If they can not prove both the court has no choice but to order the return of the child
- This is mandatory by law under section 51.3 of the CFSA
- If the child can be protected by way of a supervisory order the courts must apply section 51.2 (a) and 51.2 (b) of the CFSA
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