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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. | ||
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| 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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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 = [[Annie Kaderly]], March 2013}} | ||
