I know you are worried about losing your daughter but do not let this overcome you. It is very difficult to remove custodial rights from a parent.
- OCL - don't be discouraged by the letter you rec'd. It is their protocol and is usually a template when they write back to somebody. The reason why your lawyer wrote to them is to show the trial judge that you officially disagreed with their position. The trial judge will ask you ....dad....if the report was so bad why didn't you dispute it?
- Don't stress about OCL. The counsellor you had expertise in a different arena. Not abuse and DV. At trial her findings will be sticken because she does not have the clinical experience to deal with your situation. Your lawyer will shred her on the stand seamlessly. Your lawyer will also point out any bias that led to her findings. It is his job.
- Credibility matters. She's got alot of shit to say about you but nothing to back it up.
- Rules of evidence- The tapes. At SC you should be given a transcript I highly doubt they will even be admitted at all. I'm damn sure those tapes do not portray you as a child abuser.
- Conduct- her actions thus far have been in bad faith. it is clearly evident.
- The CAS report is good for you. Bad for her.
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