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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, A pr il 26 ,2 01 8 | 18 LITIGATIONlegal matters I am separated, with a 13-year old child who lives with me. A court order provides that the child's father gets time with the child. Our child has recently refused to go with her father. The father is blaming me, and is threatening to go to court asking that I be held in contempt. What can I do? The advice offerofferof ed in this column is intended for informational purposes only. Use of this column is not intended to replace or substitute any professional, financial, medical, legal, or other professional advice. Q A ASK THE PROFESSIONAL Todd C. Hein Litigation Lawyer Proud member of B2C Halton Hills OFFICE LOCATIONSLOCATIONSLOCA GEORGETOWN 8 Guelph Street 905 452 7400 BRAmPTON OFFICE (main) 350 Rutherford Road S., Suite 320 905 452 7400 CALEDON EAST 15955 Airport Road, Suite 201 905 584 4545 This is not an uncommon problem. The Court of Appeal ("CA"), which has dealt with this issue in recent years, said that "…once the Court has determined that access is in the child's best interests a parent cannot leave the decision to go see the other parent up to the child." The court expects parents to be proactive, not passive, and exercise some influence, short of physical force of course, to try and ensure that a child goes for his or her time with the other parent. The court will consider what sort of strategies the parent has exercised to try and ensure the child goes for the access time. For instance, is an ultimatum given, e.g. denying a cell phone use or an allowance, if the child does not go. If a parent is found to not be doing all they can, there could be consequences, including contempt. WeWeW are a full service firm that does a lot of familyfamilyf law. WeWeW are happy to meet you for a free consultation. Our Georgetown office is located at 8 Guelph Street in the Lounsbury Life & Group Insurance Benefits building. Have a great weekend. Empowering Clients. Enriching the Community. 10 Mountainview Rd S, Unit 10, Georgetown, ON 905-877-3636 email: info@silverwoodkitchens.ca Imagine the perfect party in your new kitchen. Locally owned & operated by neighbours you've known & trusted for over 40 years! * See store for detailscarpetone.com 26 Guelph St, Georgetown • 905-877-9896 We guarantee* you'll love the results. VISIT US For Outstanding Service Quality Products & Certified Installation Let us fLoor you CALL US FOR YOUR FREE IN-HOME ESTIMATE Platinum 2 Halton Hills Platinum 2017 Halton Hills with our great selection of Hardwood, Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate, Area Rugs & More!