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[wretchedotis]

Dad's reunion with girl in U.K. 'incredible' - Toronto - CBC News

[Heart-broken dad]

Yeah, I read that one. I haven't seen my daughters in 18 months because she decided to end my parental time shortly after I got re-married. I've been pushing the OCL to take charge, but the ex and her lawyer are insisting that the girls need "therapy" before being re-introduced to me and my family. The news story says that the girl was given 10 days with a councellor. For me, it's been 8 months now that they've been talking about getting the into therapy..... If only I wasn't self-repped.

[wretchedotis]

You need to assert yourself more.

Just because my ex and her lawyer 'insist' on something doesn't mean I agree.

One thing I have learned is that as long as you have the childs best interest in mind - court won't freak out of you 'insist' on your access.

Unless, there is a court order somewhere that spells out that you can't or something.

File a motion. It's not that hard. You can do it.
Write out in 25 points on how you had access, how it changed, what you want, and why you want it.

I have found that courts are sypmathetic to Dad's having access, unless there are very good reasons to not.

You could even cite this article comparing 10 days vs. 8 months.