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{{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The Ministry of Children and Family Development or a delegated agency has the authority to remove children from their home if they are "in need of protection" because they believe that a child has been | {{Template:Legal Help Guide TOC}}The Ministry of Children and Family Development or a delegated agency has the authority to remove children from their home if they are "in need of protection" because they believe that a child has been | ||
abused or neglected, or is likely to be abused or neglected. If the Ministry removes the child or children, the matter is taken to Family Court until it is resolved. | abused or neglected, or is likely to be abused or neglected. If the Ministry removes the child or children, the matter is taken to Family Court until it is resolved. | ||
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| If the Ministry has begun an investigation, you can ask for legal advice '''before''' the child is removed from the home (see the steps below). | |||
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== First steps == | == First steps == | ||