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  • #16
    Originally posted by paco View Post
    FB, she banned me for contacting her furthermore, it's not just about one or more emails here.

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    If you can't communicate with your ex *at all*, joint custody can't work. Even exes who really can't stand each other manage to find ways to communicate necessary information about the child.

    As the other posters have said, you need to be child-centirc here, and you need to show that you are able and willing to work with your ex. Given that you've got at least two incidents of police involvement, your ex taking refuge in a shelter, an OCL report followed by a court order for sole custody for her, and a recommendation for parenting counselling for you, that's going to be an uphill battle. I'm not saying that all of these things are justified, but the fact that they form part of your record is going to make this a long struggle for you.

    My suggestions are:

    1. Go to parenting counselling. You may think you don't need it (no one ever thinks they need it), but it shows that you are willing to work and co-operate.

    2. Get some form of communication with your ex going. One way to do this would be with the help of a professional mediator. You could set out some ground rules, like sending no more than one email a day, emails will only address issues relating to the children, no text or phone calls unless it's a grave emergency. Your ex might not want to mediate or abide by a mediated agreement, but it's important to show you are trying.

    3. Have a closer look at the access schedule proposed by the judge. Can you live with this? In six months, you will have your children every other weekend and Wednesday night. That's much better than what you have now. I would stop trying to think in terms of "attacking" the OCL report or proving parental alienation, and think of what you can do to ensure that access goes smoothly and you can scale up to having more regular contact with your kids.

    4. Are you paying child support? If not, time to start.

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    • #17
      I've always wondered if you could agree to a schedule on a without prejudice basis for a certain period of time until you could prove that you can cooperate. Unfortunately this also gives your ex and opportunity to continue to try and sabotage your attempts.

      Yes I get this is what a temporary order is. I'm meaning more along the lines of a trial period for the judge with someone watching and seeing what happens... I'm guessing there aren't enough resources for this.

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      • #18
        Stripes, I believe that this matter with counselling is a make up from my ex counsel and OCL to prove that I might have some issues, I don't have any issues, why should I attend counseling and my ex not?! Yes I pay CS.

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        • #19
          My access now is limited to every Wednesdays from 5pm to 8pm, and every other weekend from Saturday 10am till Sunday 8pm. We had an agreement signed last September.

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          • #20
            My ex is has fabricated the 'unable to cooperate' scenario also. Refused even to be in same room as me and mediator, even with her lawyer present. In the past 2+ years we sit on parent council together, work on common events, attend school outings together with our young child ... but she has recently gone apeshit about us taking pictures of such happy times. Gosh I wonder why.

            You have to go down a very dark road of 'attacking the mom' in order to fight this. It's very hard to appear child-centric when you are doing this. And I personally doubt that you will be successful in obtaining the joint custody, even though it sounds like you are right it is a fabrication to build a false status quo.

            Fight instead for time.

            WorkingDAD's case was extraordinary - the ex has SERIOUS mental issues - so I don't think it is very useful as a precedent for many.
            Last edited by dinkyface; 02-25-2014, 04:34 PM.

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            • #21
              Thanks dinkyface, you're probably right, I really don't know what to do to get a balance in my kids life, otherwise I can stick with proposed schedule, she talks lots of b..s.it in front of the kids, that's what is bothering me the most. And in the end, what I'm going to loose if I don't fight, my existing access schedule will not going to take it anyways.

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              • #22
                Dinkyface, yes there is a precedent, in 2011 in Hamilton I believe, it was {name removed by request} that father's name.

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                Last edited by blinkandimgone; 02-28-2014, 01:46 AM. Reason: by special request

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                • #23
                  I agree with a lot of the posters here. The thing you don't want to do is attack anyone, including the OCL.

                  Many times people come to this forum and say that the OCL reports are biased and in some cases they may be, but it does make me wonder if it is only biased because 50-50, joint custody is not awarded. Would you be crying the same story if the OCL concluded you should get sole custody and the ex limited access? I would think not.

                  You need to understand how this all looks to a Judge. Here are some points that just stick out to me...
                  • Cops were called on two occassions- why? What happened? What was the end result?
                  • Your ex fled to a womens shelther, you say you had no idea anything was wrong - think back to before this happened... what was really going on in the relationship at this time?
                  • When the ex moved without your permission to take the kids, did you take immediate steps to have them returned or did you wait?
                  • Why has the ex "banned" you form talking to her via email? How many emails were you sending and how exactly did she banned you?
                  • Have you been charged with any domestic violence now or in the past that could be used against you?
                  • You don't want to attend parenting classes because you say your ex has requested this and you don't think you need them... what is the harm in going? Maybe you will learn a thing or two


                  This isn't about proving your ex lied or the OCL was biased, this is about proving you have the best interest of the children in mind.

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                  • #24
                    All you can do is offer the kids a safe, secure refuge where they have a voice, and know that they are loved. Avoid trash-talking the ex, or involving them in the fight as much as you can. Continually teach them the dangers of blaming and hating and judging (without reference to your conflict, of course), and encourage them to be positive thinkers, self-reliant, that they can CHOOSE their actions to make things better (or worse).

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by dinkyface View Post
                      What did the OCL report recommend for access time? If it's alienation you are worried about, then access time, not who picks the school and takes to doctor visits, is your primary concern.
                      Incorrect. As the child grows up, the child will come to the father and ask for help, the fathers response is I don't have custody, we have to check with your mother. Over time the child come to the father less and less. A relationship is lost.
                      This is one of the many documented reasons why joint custody is best for children.

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                      • #26
                        You got through the point involveddad75!

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by involveddad75 View Post
                          Incorrect. As the child grows up, the child will come to the father and ask for help, the fathers response is I don't have custody, we have to check with your mother. Over time the child come to the father less and less. A relationship is lost.
                          This is one of the many documented reasons why joint custody is best for children.
                          I disagree with this. Custody is about MAJOR decisions, such as religion, education and heath. Even with joint custody you will run into the same thing, if it is something that falls under a major decision. Even if the OP had joint custody, he could not make decisions without consulting the mother.

                          I would be more worried about getting more access time with the children. If he can get shared access, even 40-60, custody to joint, would be easier.

                          My partner has joint custody and very rarely does Mom consult with him on anything. The only big thing is the dentist. S8 requires a lot of work to be done, but Mom books the appointments and doesn't tell Dad. Dad will phone to find out from the dentist when the appointment is and what it is for, but the reality of it is, the kid needs work done... if it is getting done that's great. We had an issue with Mom not taking the kids because she didn't want to take off work, but would not allow Dad to take them on her time. But if the kids are getting the proper care, then there is no issue.

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                          • #28
                            To the OP and everyone else with OCL questions. WorkingDad and I are very well versed in disputing the OCL reports.
                            First steps here:
                            Set your goal, what is it you want? Joint / Sole
                            Access: Standard or Equal
                            Now keep this in mind in everything you do.
                            Before you do anything or say anything, say to yourself. Can I explain this to our child in 20 years and have them understand and not question why I did or say this. Does this help or hinder our children.

                            A few questions for you:
                            1. Has the OCL provided the court with a writen affidavit "The OCL Report" if so when was it filed? If not don't do anything until it is.
                            2. The OCL are recommendations, that is all.

                            Once the OCL report has been filed, you can then take steps to dispute it.
                            1. Write a letter to the supervisor and CC the assessor and ask for full and frank disclosure of the OCL notes and collateral notes. Including any audio, video, interviews, CAS case notes, Police records. I can help you write this letter.
                            2. Once you get the disclosure your requesting then you can proceed in looking it over. There are things you want to look for here. Such as
                            a. Does the report mention the good things about you or just the bad.
                            b. Does the report mention the bad things about your ex or just the good.
                            c. Has the concerns that the other side brought to the OCL been taken as true, or were they corroborated by a third independent person, such as coach or school, ex's family doesn't count.

                            You case now turns to not whats wrong with the OCL, but why you should be involved.

                            I suggest taking as many parenting classes as you can. It demonstrates you to be willing to take advice as well as participate in parenting discussions, and only takes a few hours. Do not go to CAS and take classes there go to the early years centers across ontario they have great classes.
                            I went to several and was able to provide my parenting experience to others in the meeting. It gave me confidence in how I parent.

                            To be continued.

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                            • #29
                              Berner_faith, first time cops were caled because I found that she recorded my voice conversation over internet with my parents, she recorded with her phone left intentionally hidden by the PC, her mother knew about it and tried to hide it when I was about to retrieve it, then my ex called the cops, they arrived and didn't laid any charges, second time she called the cops because we had a tough conversation over the phone, she actually said that they're just supposed to counsel me and not to come.
                              A week before she fled to a shelter I spoke with her lawyer and she told me that I have to talk to my ex to go over terms and conditions of a separation agreement, then I had a talk to my ex and she agreed to arrange a meeting with 3 of us to prepare this separation agreement. My ex didn't arrange anything and she didn't talk to me about it, so I thought that everything will be allright. Then in one day they're missing, she flew with kids to a shelter being advised by her lawyer to do so. Everything was just fine since she last time called the cops, about 3 months period.
                              After she moved to a shelter I proposed her to move back with the kids to the hpuse so I will move out to a renting apartment for the sake of the children, she refused giving no reason. This offer was sent to her lawyer through my former lawyer so it's documented.
                              I explained above with her communication issues already.
                              I never been charged with any domestic violence or anything else, I never had any problems with police before or after these 2 incidents.
                              I have no problem on getting these counseling but it's just useless and wasting time.
                              So, do you still think that all off her actions was not planned ahead in time creating this status quo by lies and manipulations?

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by involveddad75 View Post
                                To the OP and everyone else with OCL questions. WorkingDad and I are very well versed in disputing the OCL reports.
                                First steps here:
                                Set your goal, what is it you want? Joint / Sole
                                Access: Standard or Equal
                                Now keep this in mind in everything you do.
                                Before you do anything or say anything, say to yourself. Can I explain this to our child in 20 years and have them understand and not question why I did or say this. Does this help or hinder our children.

                                A few questions for you:
                                1. Has the OCL provided the court with a writen affidavit "The OCL Report" if so when was it filed? If not don't do anything until it is.
                                2. The OCL are recommendations, that is all.

                                Once the OCL report has been filed, you can then take steps to dispute it.
                                1. Write a letter to the supervisor and CC the assessor and ask for full and frank disclosure of the OCL notes and collateral notes. Including any audio, video, interviews, CAS case notes, Police records. I can help you write this letter.
                                2. Once you get the disclosure your requesting then you can proceed in looking it over. There are things you want to look for here. Such as
                                a. Does the report mention the good things about you or just the bad.
                                b. Does the report mention the bad things about your ex or just the good.
                                c. Has the concerns that the other side brought to the OCL been taken as true, or were they corroborated by a third independent person, such as coach or school, ex's family doesn't count.

                                You case now turns to not whats wrong with the OCL, but why you should be involved.

                                I suggest taking as many parenting classes as you can. It demonstrates you to be willing to take advice as well as participate in parenting discussions, and only takes a few hours. Do not go to CAS and take classes there go to the early years centers across ontario they have great classes.
                                I went to several and was able to provide my parenting experience to others in the meeting. It gave me confidence in how I parent.

                                To be continued.
                                involveddad75, thanks for your help, I appreciate it, please find my answers below. I'm looking for joint custody simply because I want to be an active part of my children's life, and not just a weekend toy dad, I want a balance in their life.

                                1. OCL provided with the report last September, so it's well beyond those 30 days.
                                2. OCL recommended sole custody to mother and increasing access to father and father to take parenting counselling classes.
                                Can you please help me with this letter requesting disclosure of information? My case conference is scheduled next month, is there something I can do at this conference? My ex is asking for a custody order decision. Should I ask the judge to hold on custody order until trial so all witnesses will get through cross-examination?
                                The report mention also the good things about me like, and only good things about my ex. All other information provided by the third party is okay, everyone talks good about me.
                                I already spoke with a parent-child early resource centre and I'll go there.

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