From the comments and requests of followers, it seems that a lot of separated parents have difficulty getting information about their kids - whether it be from schools, or health care providers or in relation to activities or from other agencies that are involved in kids’ lives. This is a question that I am asked a lot. Those followers have come up with complex applications of several laws to access information. Getting information about your kids after separation should not be that hard. Difficulty getting that information may be an indication of parental alienation. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, ⁠John Schuman⁠, explains how parents can use the law to make sure that get important information about their kids. He goes over the general family law provisions that should get parents the information they need. John looks specifically at the rules around obtaining information about children’s education and explains how things get more complicated when a child turns 18. He also goes over health information and explains how getting that type of information is subject to different considerations. In doing so, he points out the legal authorities that parents need to know. If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 101. https://youtu.be/At_40O5K9lE 100. https://youtu.be/PpMQsUgj-fk 79. https://youtu.be/lTWqEUvz6GM 78. https://youtu.be/b-YoAMcHj6s 75. https://youtu.be/qhDb9Gxa2wo 74. https://youtu.be/WnRRYHWhGv8 61. https://youtu.be/-wsOQ4Y5O8M 59. https://youtu.be/uHtqHpJaSzI 38. https://youtu.be/T8HHEciO1oo

When parents are cut off from their kids after separation, or have serious relationship problems with them, they might ask Family Court Judges to fix to fix the problem by ordering an “alienation workshop.” Those programs promise to fix the problem in a few days. However, several jurisdictions have banned parental alienation workshops. The reasons relate to what happens at those programs, and sometimes that they can perpetuate family violence. The treatment protocols of these programs are trade secrets and so the program providers do not publish exactly what they do.

But, In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman, reveals what, through litigating parental alienation cases, he saw program providers testify. He has obtained the transcripts of what they said. In this episode he plays those transcripts so parents can find out exactly what happens at parental alienation treatment programs.

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 100. Why Hearing from Kids in Divorce is Important and DANGEROUS! 78. ⁠The Rights of Grandparents and other family Members to See Kids⁠ 75. ⁠When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids?⁠ 74. ⁠Travelling with Kids After Seperation⁠ 61. ⁠Can You Move With the Kids After Separation or Divorce?⁠ 59. ⁠Why You Won't Get Custody of Your Kids

The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca Phone: 647-352-6775

When parents separate, particularly when there is a lot of conflict, it is common for one parent to say that it is important to listen to what the kids want. That parent wants the other parent, or a judge or arbitrator, to listen to the opinion of the children when setting up parenting arrangements after separation. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child requires that children be heard in matters that affect them. But, insisting that the other parent, a judge or any other authority listen to the children is one of the most dangerous things that a parent can do. In some circumstances, judges view a parent making that request as evidence that parent should not be caring for the children at all. In this episode of the Ontario Family Law Podcast, Certified Specialist in Family Law, John Schuman explains why listening to what kids want in the separation and divorce process is a complicated issue. He explains why what kids have to say on child custody issues can be important, but asking them what child custody or parenting arrangements should be after separation is both dangerous in court and harmful to the child. There are some things that judge, arbitrators and parenting mediators want to hear the children's perspective on, and some others things that indicate parental alienation or child abuse. Listening to kids in divorce is both important and dangerous. This video gives crucial legal tips on how to navigate the perils of hearing from children on child custody and parenting issues. Check out the video version on YouTube.

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If you found this episode helpful, check out these episodes on similar topics: 79. What Am I Legally Required To Do First After Separating? 78. The Rights of Grandparents and other family Members to See Kids 75. When Can You Legally Stop Your Ex From Seeing the Kids? 74. Travelling with Kids After Seperation 61. Can You Move With the Kids After Separation or Divorce? 59. Why You Won't Get Custody of Your Kids The Ontario Family Law Podcast is a companion to the book, Guide to the Basics of Ontario Family Law. The latest edition, which is up-to-date on all important divorce issues is now available. Get it as a $⁠⁠⁠9.99 Kindle eBook⁠⁠⁠ , or as an ⁠⁠⁠Apple Book for your iPad or iPhone ⁠⁠⁠. Also, you can get it as a ⁠⁠⁠paperback or hard cover from Amazon⁠⁠⁠ or at better bookstores.

TO CONTACT JOHN SCHUMAN: website: www.schumanlaw.ca email: john@schumanlaw.ca Phone: 647-352-6775