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    Hey everyone,

    I am dealing with an OCL report that in my opinion is based on prejudicial influence and false allegations.

    The OCL rep told me during disclosure that she feels that most kids of a divorce if they were asked when 18 where they would have preferred living, they would say one home. Which is a loaded question since it doesn't ask if they want to live in one home with both parents, or that by choosing one home, one parent becomes a visitor.

    I found this to be extremely prejudicial because 1. That's not true. No kid barring abuse would want to make one of their parents a visitor in their life.
    2. It totally negates one of the parent's rights to raise their child and forcibly diminishes the parent's role in that child's life.

    On top of that, the EX made numerous false claims and allegations, which totally influenced the OCL's recommendation, eventho the OCL rep admitted she didn't know if they were true or not.

    For example, the OCL rep recommended transfers occurring at a third party site eventho every weekend for 10 months now, transfers have occurred door to door without issue.
    Evenmore incredible was that eventho the EX deviously hid my daughter in a shelter for 4 months, transfers were occurring door to door at the shelter after a single initial third party transfer site. A hidden shelter that is supposedly to be for abused women who are afraid that their former partners find out where they are.

    The EX is claiming she is afraid of me and can't communicate with me, eventho she has stayed in my house on 4 separate occasions in the past 8 months because of bed bugs and I have reams of emails and text messages showing how we do communicate well and there is not a single instance of her displaying fear or intimidation.

    What to do?

    ps. going to trial, of course, but any suggestions/reactions to this OCL report?

    Jose

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    The OCL rep told me during disclosure that she feels that most kids of a divorce if they were asked when 18 where they would have preferred living, they would say one home.
    This is gold. You can later use it to throw out her opinion. At this point assume the OCL is against you and focus on how to discredit their opinion. The transfers is a good example how the recommendation doesn't match the evidence (you showed OCL the emails etc...)

    WorkingDad (the hero), succesfully threw out an OCL report - find out how he did it.

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    • #3
      Workingdad....spill your mastery.

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      • #4
        https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/do...1onsc6451.html

        WorkingDad's case from CanLii

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        • #5
          OCL report could actually help you. For trial I mean. Sounds like you had my OCL rep.

          There's a flurry of things in my report that I can use for questioning at trial. All judges have said the reports garbage.....but I want the OCL rep dismissed from my case (waste of courts time)..but not necessarily the report. Too much good stuff.

          Shelters...her saying she's scared then inviting you to her doorstep...communication like angels but coming to court saying she can't because she wants sole custody...yep, welcome to the system. I suppose she's on Legal Aid too?

          Seriously though .. if you want that OCL report gone...file a statement of refute. That doesn't always do much. Get judges to spit on it...in writing. That works best.

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          • #6
            Interesting points, lovingfather32. This OCL rep hasn't even filed her report yet. She's only supplied her list of recommendations.
            Trust me, there is gonna be a lot of refuting on the OCL report.

            Yes, she is on legal aid. The kicker is at SC, the judge warned her that she will be asked why she hasn't been working for over a year. And her and her lawyer response was "well, she's on social assistance, so she can't work because they will just take the money". Really? Why would anyone work then?!!!
            And the second kicker "if only the ex-husband would give spousal support, then she can get back on her feet". She stopped working deliberately during a divorce, and now she wants me to fund her life!!!

            So do you think a layperson/judge can see thru this game/charade that she is playing to use the system??!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by bautista27 View Post
              And the second kicker "if only the ex-husband would give spousal support, then she can get back on her feet". She stopped working deliberately during a divorce, and now she wants me to fund her life!!!

              So do you think a layperson/judge can see thru this game/charade that she is playing to use the system??!
              Has your case been designated high conflict and do you have a case management judge or do you get a different judge at each appearance?
              If you are case managed, google your judge to find their bio/background.

              Because my ex is high conflict (translation "manipulative liar who hid our son from me"), our case went straight to a judge who spent 20+ years working as an OCL lawyer and specializing in mental competency hearings.

              It has been quite interesting to see how our judge handles ex at each court appearance, especially when her affidavit or brief is full of contradictions, lies and garbage.

              Best of all was when ex changed her tune from seeking education or employment once our son was a year old to telling the judge that she now plans to stay home until he is in school full days (yes she is on social assistance). Judge actually said "wow, that's a really long time!" with a completely straight face. Ex didn't get the sarcasm but I nearly fell off my chair laughing on the inside!
              Last edited by YoungDad23; 09-29-2015, 12:19 PM. Reason: clarity

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              • #8
                YoungDad23 - How did you go about having a 'case conference' judge appointed to your file? Could you please provide us with some specific criteria? Thanks

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                • #9
                  Case Management

                  Originally posted by arabian View Post
                  YoungDad23 - How did you go about having a 'case conference' judge appointed to your file? Could you please provide us with some specific criteria? Thanks
                  I didn't do anything to be assigned a case management judge. I believe we were probably assigned based on the nature of our case and the region we live in offering that option.

                  In the Ontario Family Law Rules, Case Management is covered in Rule 1 and then more info provided in Rules 39, 40, 41 and 42.

                  For the Superior Court of Justice cases, Case Management looks like it is only available in specific municipalities (listed in Rule 1).

                  My case is in the Ontario Court of Justice since my ex and I were never married, never lived together and had no assets in common.

                  I was able to find an application online for LAO lawyers to submit for Family Case Management Assessment to get approval for more money. It might be a useful read for those of us facing an ex with LAO representation.

                  http://legalaid.on.ca/en/info/forms/...=1443548163678

                  Hope this helps!

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                  • #10
                    Yes, we get a different judge at every meeting. Case conference was Master. Settlement conference was a judge. Trial will be a different judge.

                    I am just incredulous that OCL would use all her allegations against me. And to not once corroborate with me.

                    And now it's an uphill climb, but my experience with Judge Judy, is that just the occasion of one lie discovered taints the entirety of your case.

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                    • #11
                      Yeh YD's right. A judge can order it and it can be asked for.
                      I really wish this would have happened in my case. My lawyer said it's too late now.

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                      • #12
                        LF32 I'm not surprised your lawyer told you that because she's an idiot. LOL.

                        Did she really go to law school?

                        I don't believe you would seek case management at this time because you have only been in court a few times and both you are your are following the process of case management to Trial. As far as I know (and someone can certainly correct me), case management is typically designated for people who are high-conflict and who are vexatious litigants (take each other to court for emergency motions repeatedly, thus wasting court time etc).
                        Last edited by arabian; 09-29-2015, 03:32 PM.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by arabian View Post
                          LF32 I'm not surprised your lawyer told you that because she's an idiot. LOL.

                          Did she really go to law school?

                          I don't believe you would seek case management at this time because you have only been in court a few times and both you are your are following the process of case management to Trial. As far as I know (and someone can certainly correct me), case management is typically designated for people who are high-conflict and who are vexatious litigants (take each other to court for emergency motions repeatedly, thus wasting court time etc).
                          Very good point Arabian.

                          Originally posted by bautista27 View Post
                          I am just incredulous that OCL would use all her allegations against me. And to not once corroborate with me.
                          Exact same happened to me. Mine didn't believe fathers should be giving their daughter's baths during their parenting time. lol

                          I'm holding on to my last breath of hope that there are some "good apples" there. When you get the report take a deep breath before reading it. My guess is it will be shocking as hell to you....from what you've said.

                          You have to realize that judges are super smart...they can see a ridiculous OCL report a mile away...and yes they will throw it out.

                          But as I've said before...you may be able to use it. False allegations, credibility and bad faith are great for trial. As crazy as mine was ... I may just keep it for trial. The things OCL and ex said were just too outlandish....contradicting many of her other statements.

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                          • #14
                            That's great stuff, LF32.

                            I wrongly assumed that an OCL rep was there to evaluate each parent's capability to parent. But it seems like she spent more time on what a bad guy I supposedly am.
                            You would think it's a red flag when one party spends the majority of her time spewing about her ex?

                            Let me ask a question...if your ex got pregnant while we've been separated (not divorced!) by some random dude off the internet (not a bf), shouldn't that be relevant to her parenting decision-making capabilities? Nevermind the incredible lack of morals and high risk-taking!!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by bautista27 View Post
                              Let me ask a question...if your ex got pregnant while we've been separated (not divorced!) by some random dude off the internet (not a bf), shouldn't that be relevant to her parenting decision-making capabilities? Nevermind the incredible lack of morals and high risk-taking!!
                              People make lots of mistakes when newly separated. As long as there is no safety risk to your child, what she does with other men on her time is none of your business.

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