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  • OCL- Really how much longer?!?!?!

    OCL was court ordered last year. They got involved with a first meeting with my children in February, had another one in April. How much longer before I actually hear something, does anyone know? It's driving me bonkers playing the waiting game.

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    I think they only have 90 days to complete their investigation and then they need time to write up a report. The OCL was ordered for us in February of 2011, I didn't hear from them until the end of June, when they interviewed me and the disclosure meeting was in December. It's ridiculous and stressful, but it will be completed. Good luck!

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    • #3
      OCL was ordered in September of 2011. I have a SC in a month. How am I supposed to go to a SC without having any type of inclination as to what the OCL have apparently investigated?

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      • #4
        We had to put off our settlement conference many times for that reason. You really won't be able to settle anything without the report.

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        • #5
          Thanks KMF, that's what I was afraid of. Really, this should have been cut and dry IMO, but what would I know right I hate being in limbo, and for such an extended period of time.

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          • #6
            My investigator was appointed in March, 2012 (3 months ago) and our disclosure meeting is this coming Tuesday. The investigator has always told us that he always tries his best to complete within 90 days and is usually successful. He says he spends the first 2 months investigating and the last 30 days to write up the Report. I guess I got lucky but then again, my issue is strictly about access and nothing else so it's probably an easy investigation for him. Hang in there, I know it's hard.

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            • #7
              Yeah, I'd imagine the investigation takes longer when the issues are more difficult. My ex is abusive towards the kids, so they had a lot of people to speak to, and the interviews were LONG. My first interview was 2.5 hrs and I walked out of there bawling. I did find they were thorough and did a pretty good job.

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              • #8
                My ex was the same way towards the children. OCL did not interview me or even ask me for one. Just the kids, school, etc. However, my kids are older (pre-teens). Not sure if that makes a difference, but they have been VERY clear with the OCL on their wishes (from hearsay anyways). Access Dad, I think they should all try to be accommodating like that. It's not fair when lives are held in the balance.

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                • #9
                  The whole system is messed up. I'm so frustrated by how things can drag on and on. I just want some closure. You'll feel better after the disclosure meeting, though, the meeting itself is scary. My lawyer kept telling me to expect them to say some not very nice things about me and not to get upset. Thankfully, they had nothing negative to say about me, other than to watch how I react when the kids tell me when their dad does something that I find upsetting.

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                  • #10
                    They say 90 days is the average amount of time, but it does take longer if the relations are hostile between the parents and if the issues being addressed are difficult. Ocl was appointed in February 2012 for me. They accepted April 2012. May 31st a social workers was finally referred and I had my first visit with the investigator June 12. I was told 90 days, but it could be longer.

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                    • #11
                      forgive my ignorance but what is OCL and when does it apply?

                      Thanks

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                      • #12
                        Office of the Children's Lawyer. They are used in high conflict cases, or where there is a lot of conflicting info on what is in the kids best interests. They meet with (or are supposed to) both parties, the kids school, and other professionals (doctors, child care workers, CAS, etc) that may have relevant info in order to prepare a report that makes a recommendation re: custody/access.

                        The recommendations they make are usually what goes...like 80% of the time or more. You can challenge the report, but it is very difficult to do and you need to be very very well organized.

                        Their involvement is not automatic, their is a referral and an intake process.

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