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Desy Wahyuni: /* Where to get help */

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Where to get help

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	*The Clicklaw common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1051 What about child protection for Aboriginal people]?"		*The Clicklaw common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1051 What about child protection for Aboriginal people]?"
	*The Legal Services Society publication "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1060 Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights: A Parent's Guide to Child Protection Law in BC]."		*The Legal Services Society publication "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1060 Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights: A Parent's Guide to Child Protection Law in BC]."
			*The Legal Services Society publication "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2745 If You Can't Get Legal Aid for Your Child Protection Case]."

	Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case.		Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case.

	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[~~Annie Kaderly~~]], March ~~2013~~}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[Stephen Wright]], March 2017}}

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Drew Jackson at 20:36, 24 May 2013

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	*[[Family LawLINE]].		*[[Family LawLINE]].
	*[[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers\|private bar lawyers]].		*[[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers\|private bar lawyers]].
	*The Clicklaw common question "[http://~~bit~~.ly/~~wb1myP~~ What about child protection for Aboriginal people]?"		*The Clicklaw common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1051 What about child protection for Aboriginal people]?"
	*The Legal Services Society publication "[http://~~bit~~.ly/~~A3kkdE~~ Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights: A Parent's Guide to Child Protection Law in BC]."		*The Legal Services Society publication "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1060 Parents' Rights, Kids' Rights: A Parent's Guide to Child Protection Law in BC]."

	Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case.		Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case.

Drew Jackson at 00:26, 11 May 2013

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	A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the start of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, or remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry for a period of time, or (in rare and serious cases) remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry on a continuing basis.		A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the start of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, or remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry for a period of time, or (in rare and serious cases) remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry on a continuing basis.

			{{Tipsbox
			\| width = 90%
			\| tips = The Ministry of Children and Family Development now offers a number of structured meetings — such as integrated case management meetings, partnership planning conferences, family group conferences and mediation — aimed at resolving child welfare cases outside of court. Even though legal aid does not usually cover the cost of your lawyer to attend these meetings, it is a good idea to have an advocate or other support person attend with you. If a meeting does result in an agreement, try to have a lawyer <span class="noglossary">review</span> it before you sign it.
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	== Where to get help ==		== Where to get help ==
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	Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case.		Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case.

	~~{{Tipsbox~~
	~~\| width = 90%~~
	\| tips = The Ministry of Children and Family Development now offers a number of structured meetings — such as integrated case management meetings, partnership planning conferences, family group conferences and mediation — aimed at resolving child welfare cases outside of court. Even though legal aid does not usually cover the cost of your lawyer to attend these meetings, it is a good idea to have an advocate or other support person attend with you. If a meeting does result in an agreement, try to have a lawyer <span class="noglossary">review</span> it before you sign it.
	}}

	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[Annie Kaderly]], March 2013}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[Annie Kaderly]], March 2013}}

Drew Jackson: /* What happens next */

2013-05-11T00:25:15Z

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	At the first court appearance, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> set a date for a ''presentation hearing''. At this hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a chance to convince the judge why the child should be returned to you. The judge may decide to make a ''supervision order'' (returning the child to you under supervision of the Ministry) or a ''<span class="noglossary">custody</span> order'' (leaving the child in the care of the Ministry) until a ''protection hearing'' is held.		At the first court appearance, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> set a date for a ''presentation hearing''. At this hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a chance to convince the judge why the child should be returned to you. The judge may decide to make a ''supervision order'' (returning the child to you under supervision of the Ministry) or a ''<span class="noglossary">custody</span> order'' (leaving the child in the care of the Ministry) until a ''protection hearing'' is held.

	A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the start of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, or remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry for a period of time or, in rare and serious cases, remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry on a continuing basis.		A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the start of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, or remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry for a period of time, or (in rare and serious cases) remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry on a continuing basis.

	== Where to get help ==		== Where to get help ==

Janet Freeman at 23:15, 2 May 2013

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	At the first court appearance, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> set a date for a ''presentation hearing''. At this hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a chance to convince the judge why the child should be returned to you. The judge may decide to make a ''supervision order'' (returning the child to you under supervision of the Ministry) or a ''<span class="noglossary">custody</span> order'' (leaving the child in the care of the Ministry) until a ''protection hearing'' is held.		At the first court appearance, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> set a date for a ''presentation hearing''. At this hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a chance to convince the judge why the child should be returned to you. The judge may decide to make a ''supervision order'' (returning the child to you under supervision of the Ministry) or a ''<span class="noglossary">custody</span> order'' (leaving the child in the care of the Ministry) until a ''protection hearing'' is held.

	A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the ~~commencement~~ of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry for a period of time or, in rare and serious cases, remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry on a continuing basis.		A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the start of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, or remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry for a period of time or, in rare and serious cases, remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry on a continuing basis.

	== Where to get help ==		== Where to get help ==

Drew Jackson: /* Where to get help */

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	*[[Family Law in BC]] website, for forms, self-help materials and other legal information about child protection and removal.		*[[Family Law in BC]] website, for forms, self-help materials and other legal information about child protection and removal.
	*[[PovNet]], for the "Find An Advocate" feature on their website.		*[[PovNet]], for the "Find An Advocate" feature on their website.
	*[[Duty Counsel\|Family ~~Duty Counsel~~]] (Provincial or Supreme), for some assistance on the day you have to appear in court.		*[[Duty Counsel\|Family duty counsel]] (Provincial or Supreme), for some assistance on the day you have to appear in court.
	*[[Family LawLINE]].		*[[Family LawLINE]].
	*[[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers\|private bar lawyers]].		*[[Access Pro Bono]], [[Lawyer Referral Service]], and [[Private Bar Lawyers\|private bar lawyers]].

Drew Jackson: /* Where to get help */

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	*[[Legal Aid Representation\|Legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]], to apply for legal aid.		*[[Legal Aid Representation\|Legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]], to apply for legal aid.
	*[[Family Law in BC]] website, for forms, self-help materials and other legal information about child protection and removal.		*[[Family Law in BC]] website, for forms, self-help materials and other legal information about child protection and removal.
	*[[PovNet]], for the "Find an Advocate" feature on their website.		*[[PovNet]], for the "Find An Advocate" feature on their website.
	*[[Duty Counsel\|Family Duty Counsel]] (Provincial or Supreme), for some assistance on the day you have to appear in court.		*[[Duty Counsel\|Family Duty Counsel]] (Provincial or Supreme), for some assistance on the day you have to appear in court.
	*[[Family LawLINE]].		*[[Family LawLINE]].

Drew Jackson: /* What happens next */

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	== What happens next ==		== What happens next ==
	At the first court appearance, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> set a date for a ''presentation hearing''. At this hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a chance to convince the judge why the child should be returned to you. The judge may decide to make a ''supervision order'' (returning the child to you under supervision of the Ministry) or a ''custody order'' (leaving the child in the care of the Ministry) until a ''protection hearing'' is held.		At the first court appearance, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> set a date for a ''presentation hearing''. At this hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> have a chance to convince the judge why the child should be returned to you. The judge may decide to make a ''supervision order'' (returning the child to you under supervision of the Ministry) or a ''<span class="noglossary">custody</span> order'' (leaving the child in the care of the Ministry) until a ''protection hearing'' is held.

	A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the commencement of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, remain in the custody of the Ministry for a period of time or, in rare and serious cases, remain in the custody of the Ministry on a continuing basis.		A protection hearing must begin within 45 days from the end of the presentation hearing. Before or after the commencement of the protection hearing, you <span class="noglossary">will</span> probably be asked to attend a ''case conference'' (a meeting with a judge and the Ministry to see if you can reach an agreement about the child's care). If there is no agreement, the judge <span class="noglossary">will</span> hold a protection hearing. At the end of it, the judge may order that the child be returned to a parent or other person, remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry for a period of time or, in rare and serious cases, remain in the <span class="noglossary">custody</span> of the Ministry on a continuing basis.

	== Where to get help ==		== Where to get help ==

Drew Jackson: /* Where to get help */

2013-04-16T06:00:23Z

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	{{Tipsbox		{{Tipsbox
	\| width = 90%		\| width = 90%
	\| tips = The Ministry of Children and Family Development now offers a number of structured meetings - such as integrated case management meetings, partnership planning conferences, family group conferences and mediation - aimed at resolving child welfare cases outside of court. Even though legal aid does not usually cover the cost of your lawyer to attend these meetings, it is a good idea to have an advocate or other support person attend with you. If a meeting does result in an agreement, try to have a lawyer <span class="noglossary">review</span> it before you sign it.		\| tips = The Ministry of Children and Family Development now offers a number of structured meetings — such as integrated case management meetings, partnership planning conferences, family group conferences and mediation — aimed at resolving child welfare cases outside of court. Even though legal aid does not usually cover the cost of your lawyer to attend these meetings, it is a good idea to have an advocate or other support person attend with you. If a meeting does result in an agreement, try to have a lawyer <span class="noglossary">review</span> it before you sign it.
	}}		}}