{"id":19235,"date":"2023-04-14T12:20:28","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T16:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/?p=19235"},"modified":"2026-01-29T21:29:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T02:29:49","slug":"protect-child-from-other-parent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/publications\/family-law\/protect-child-from-other-parent\/","title":{"rendered":"Abandonment, Violence or Abuse: How to Protect Your Child from the Other Parent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In family matters, we all aspire to the same ideal: two parents who live in harmony and are present at every stage of their child\u2019s life.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For some, however, life is not always that simple. In some families, various situations that harm the child\u2019s life can arise. One example is a parent who abandons their child and disappears from the child\u2019s life completely. Another is an unreliable parent who puts their child in danger through various careless behaviours.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In either of these situations, it may become necessary to protect the child from their own parent. Deprivation of parental authority, which takes <em>parental authority<\/em> away from the parent at fault, can then be the appropriate remedy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-parental-authority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is parental authority?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parental authority is a set of rights and obligations that a parent has toward their child, from birth until age 18. A child\u2019s parents exercise this parental authority together, by mutual agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rights that make up parental authority include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choosing where the child lives;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing the child\u2019s school and courses, as well as the daycare;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consenting to health care;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow-up with various professionals \u2013 psychologist, social worker, doctor, etc.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing the child\u2019s activities \u2013 individual and team sports, music lessons, trips, etc.;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing the child\u2019s religion and their participation in religious rites (baptism, communion, etc.).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, then, it is the right to make day-to-day decisions about your child\u2019s life until they reach the age of majority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In return for these rights, a parent has the following duties toward their child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Custody;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervision;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeding the child;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining the child;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring the child\u2019s safety;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring the child\u2019s health;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And protecting the child physically and psychologically.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These duties are often called the \u201cattributes\u201d of parental authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-does-separation-affect-the-joint-exercise-of-parental-authority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Does separation affect the joint exercise of parental authority?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parents continue to exercise parental authority together, whether they are a couple or separated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This means the parent with custody must obtain the other parent\u2019s authorization before making any important decision about the children (for example, about education, health, the choice of school or religion). If the parents cannot agree, they can apply to the court. The judge will then make the decision based on the child\u2019s best interests.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Juliette and Julien have a 4-year-old daughter who will soon start pre-kindergarten. Juliette wants their daughter to attend a neighbourhood school a few minutes\u2019 walk from their home. Julien, however, would prefer that the child attend another school in the neighbourhood, since that one is a few metres from a high school. Julien cannot register the child at the school of his choice, because Juliette has told him she disagrees. After talking it over, the parents agree that the child will attend the school Juliette chose. Since they agree on the choice of school, either Juliette or Julien can register the child there.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the child\u2019s birth certificate shows the name of only one parent, parental authority is exercised by that parent alone. This means that parent does not need the other\u2019s approval to make a decision that falls under parental authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example<\/strong>: Sirine is the mother of a 5-year-old boy, Bastien. When Bastien was born, Sirine did not declare his father on the act of birth. Bastien\u2019s biological father has never come forward. Sirine is therefore the only holder of parental authority over Bastien. She can register the child at the school of her choice, move with the child without asking the father\u2019s permission, and sign the child up for piano lessons on her own.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you see yourself in one of these situations? Do you have questions about your situation?<br>Contact one of our family lawyers today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-563005a9-8fde-4191-a2bd-a45d75f9d75e\" href=\"#footer\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Contact a lawyer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-consequences-for-a-parent-who-loses-or-is-deprived-of-parental-authority-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the consequences for a parent who loses (or is deprived of) parental authority?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A parent can lose all of their parental authority, but they can also lose only part of it. This is called \u201c<strong><em>total<\/em><\/strong> deprivation of parental authority\u201d or \u201c<strong><em>partial<\/em><\/strong> deprivation of parental authority.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-total-deprivation-of-parental-authority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Total<\/span> deprivation of parental authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Total deprivation of parental authority takes away all of the parent\u2019s attributes toward the child: custody, supervision, education, maintenance, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parent therefore no longer has any say in the decisions made about their child. However, this measure does not break the bond of <span class=\"vda-def\" data-def=\"\u201cFiliation\u201d refers to the legal parent-child relationship that connects a child to their parents. Filiation is often established by blood, that is, by the biological link. Filiation can also be established by adoption, which creates a parent-child relationship between the adopter and the adoptee.\">filiation<\/span> with the child. The deprived parent\u2019s name therefore remains on the child\u2019s birth certificate. However, the child can apply for a change of name if they no longer wish to bear the deprived parent\u2019s surname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since deprivation of parental authority does not break the bond of filiation, the parent\u2019s <span class=\"vda-def\" data-def=\"The parent\u2019s obligation to provide for their child\u2019s basic needs (food, clothing, recreation, transportation, etc.)\">support obligation<\/span> toward the child still exists. The court can therefore both deprive a parent of all or part of their parental authority and order them to pay child support for the child\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, the deprived parent loses their rights toward their child. This loss can have various practical effects. For example, the deprived parent cannot inherit from their deceased child, even though the law normally provides that a parent inherits from their child.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conversely, deprivation does not cause the child to lose any rights. The child therefore keeps the right to inherit from the deprived parent when that parent dies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-partial-deprivation-of-parental-authority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Partial<\/span> deprivation of parental authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Partial <\/em><\/strong>deprivation of parental authority takes away one or more of the parent\u2019s rights and obligations toward the child, but not all of them. For example, a parent could lose the right to give their opinion on the choice of the child\u2019s school, but still have custody every other weekend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example: <\/strong>Rym is 10 years old. Her parents are Rachel and \u00c9ric. Last year, \u00c9ric filed an application for partial deprivation of Rachel\u2019s parental authority in the <span class=\"vda-def\" data-def=\"The court that hears applications for deprivation of parental authority\">Superior Court<\/span>. Rachel lost one component of parental authority, namely \u201ceducation.\u201d \u00c9ric can now register Rym at the school of his choice, without taking Rachel\u2019s preferences or opinion into account.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-do-you-obtain-the-withdrawal-deprivation-of-parental-authority-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you obtain the withdrawal (deprivation) of parental authority?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only the court can order that a parent be deprived of parental authority. You must therefore file an application with the court. To do so, do not hesitate to contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/services\/family-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our family lawyers<\/a>, who can draft the appropriate proceeding for you and support you throughout the court process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-f28474da-d4c8-457d-a5b6-2543f3e48d78\" href=\"#footer\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>I would like support<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to note that the court does not grant deprivation of parental authority lightly. <span class=\"vda-def\" data-def=\"The highest court in Canada\">The Supreme Court of Canada <\/span> recognizes that \u201cdeprivation is a drastic, though necessary, measure for controlling parental authority\u201d (our translation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a judge to agree to take a parent\u2019s parental authority away, <strong>two criteria must be met and proven<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is a <strong>serious reason<\/strong> that justifies taking away all or part of the parent\u2019s parental authority;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And taking away that parent\u2019s parental authority is in the <strong>child\u2019s interest<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-is-a-serious-reason-that-justifies-taking-away-parental-authority-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is a \u201cserious reason\u201d that justifies taking away parental authority?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meaning of \u201cserious reason\u201d can be defined by analyzing <span class=\"vda-def\" data-def=\"That is, all of the decisions made by the courts in the past\">case law<\/span>. However, we know this is not easy for someone without legal training.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/services\/family-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family lawyers<\/a> have represented many parents in this type of application and can tell you whether there is a serious reason in your situation. Do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/services\/family-law\/#footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact them<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some examples of situations that have been considered serious reasons that can lead to deprivation of parental authority:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A parent\u2019s <strong>voluntary and inexcusable abandonment<\/strong>;\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The abandonment must be prolonged and unequivocal. According to a 2019 decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal, a <strong>parent\u2019s absence<\/strong> from their child\u2019s life <strong>for more than four years<\/strong> supports a finding of abandonment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For abandonment to be considered \u201c<strong>inexcusable<\/strong>,\u201d it must not be justified by the parent or by some other circumstance. In the past, courts have found a parent\u2019s absence due to incarceration to be \u201cexcusable\u201d;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When deciding whether deprivation of parental authority is justified, the courts take into account whether the parent paid support, even if the parent voluntarily and inexcusably abandoned the child;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>threat to the child\u2019s safety<\/strong>;\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For example, a parent who leaves the child alone with a dangerous person;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For example, a parent with a serious substance abuse problem who becomes intoxicated while caring for the child and puts the child in serious danger;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Violent behaviour<\/strong> toward the child;\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For example, hitting, yelling at or threatening the child;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>serious act<\/strong> against the child;\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For example, one or more instances of sexual abuse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, if the court finds that there is no serious reason justifying <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">total<\/span> deprivation of parental authority, it can still intervene and order <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">partial<\/span> deprivation of parental authority. For example, the court can take away custody rights from a parent who has been absent for some time and remove the need to obtain that parent\u2019s authorization for medical and school matters, consent to care, passport applications and travel authorizations. This allows the other parent to exercise parental authority alone on these specific matters, despite the other parent\u2019s absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-child-s-interest-criterion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The child\u2019s interest criterion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second criterion the court will analyze before deciding whether to order total or partial deprivation of parental authority is the <strong>child\u2019s interest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most situations, the existence of a serious reason means by default that deprivation is in the child\u2019s interest. In some circumstances, however, deprivation of parental authority may not be in the child\u2019s interest even though there is a serious reason. This could be the case, for example, when a parent has abandoned their child for more than 4 years but comes forward during the proceedings and testifies that they want to be part of the child\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-apply-to-take-away-parental-authority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why apply to take away parental authority?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking away parental authority can be a way to keep your child safe. It is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">not<\/span> a \u201cpunishment\u201d for a parent, but a measure to protect a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example:<\/strong> Things are no longer working between Andr\u00e9anne and Olivier. They separate, and Olivier has sole custody of their son, Antoine. While Andr\u00e9anne was with the child, she hit him in the face because she was \u201csick of hearing him cry.\u201d Olivier and some neighbours witnessed the incident. Olivier believes it would be in Antoine\u2019s interest for Andr\u00e9anne\u2019s parental authority to be taken away. The child is in danger when he is with her. Andr\u00e9anne is unable to give the child care and affection. Olivier therefore files an application with the court. At the hearing, Olivier testifies before the judge about the violent incident and describes other acts of violence that occurred in the past. He also testifies that deprivation would protect Antoine. In Olivier\u2019s view, it is therefore in the child\u2019s interest. In her testimony, Andr\u00e9anne admits that she was violent toward the child. Once the hearing is over, the judge will have to decide whether Olivier has shown a serious reason justifying deprivation and whether such deprivation serves the child\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caution!<\/strong> A parent cannot apply to take away the other parent\u2019s parental authority solely so that their new spouse can adopt the child. Such an application must be made in the child\u2019s interest.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-difficulties-in-exercising-parental-authority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Difficulties in exercising parental authority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned above, deprivation of parental authority is not a cure for every problem. It is an <strong>exceptional measure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a parent has difficulty exercising parental authority, particularly because of the other parent\u2019s interference, other types of remedies can be pursued as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, you can apply to the court for permission to travel with the child (when the other parent strongly objects), or for authorization to obtain medical care for the child without the other parent\u2019s consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/services\/family-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">family lawyers<\/a> can help you present this type of application to the court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-e68a4e55-8004-4cda-a03d-374e33899d83\" href=\"#footer\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Contact a lawyer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-who-can-apply-for-deprivation-of-parental-authority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can apply for deprivation of parental authority?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any \u201cinterested person\u201d can apply for deprivation of parental authority of a child\u2019s parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The courts consider that the term \u201cinterested person\u201d must be interpreted broadly. This means that an interested person can be the child\u2019s grandmother, even if she does not have custody of the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can a parent claim to be an \u201cinterested person\u201d and ask the court to deprive them of their own parental authority? The Superior Court has concluded that they cannot: \u201cEven if the Court were to conclude that the father had \u2018unjustifiably\u2019 failed in his duty as a parent, and therefore committed a fault, the Court is of the view that the father could not rely on his own wrongdoing, as he claims to be able to do here.\u201d (our translation) (Source: C. H. c. J.-F. L., 2004 CanLII 20702 (QC CS))<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-can-a-deprived-parent-regain-parental-authority-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a deprived parent regain parental authority?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deprivation of parental authority is not irreversible. In rare cases, a deprived parent can regain their parental authority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is up to the deprived parent to convince the court that they should regain their rights and that this is in the child\u2019s interest. The court will take into account the serious reasons that led to the parent\u2019s deprivation. The parent must show that there are new circumstances that justify restoring their parental authority. Finally, the parent must show that they are able to fully assume their parental responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example: <\/strong>The court restored the parental authority of a father who had been absent from his child\u2019s life for several years. The father raised new circumstances related to his employment, namely his retirement from the Canadian Armed Forces and his move to the region where the child lived. In addition, the serious reason that had justified depriving the father was not a threat to the child\u2019s safety, but rather abandonment of the child.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<cite>Source: Droit de la famille \u2014 17467, 2017 QCCS 929 (CanLII), appeal allowed solely to reword the operative part of the judgment: Droit de la famille \u2014 18454, 2018 QCCA 368 (CanLII)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caution: <\/strong>A parent who has been deprived of parental authority cannot regain it if the child was adopted after the deprivation was ordered. The adopter becomes the holder of parental authority over the child they adopted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-contact-our-family-lawyers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Contact our family lawyers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An application for deprivation of parental authority is an exceptional, complex procedure subject to strict criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To get sound advice, do not hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verreaudufresneavocats.com\/en\/services\/family-law\/#footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our family lawyers<\/a>.<br><br>In particular, our lawyers can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Answer your questions<\/strong> about deprivation of parental authority and its effects;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assess the chances<\/strong>, based on your situation, that your application for deprivation of parental authority (or the application against you) will be granted or dismissed;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Draft your court proceeding<\/strong> applying for deprivation of parental authority (or your defence against such an application if it is unjustified);&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Represent you in court<\/strong> and assert your rights;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suggest alternatives<\/strong> to resolve the difficulties you are facing, if deprivation of parental authority is not the appropriate remedy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-b6b71585-f0f2-406d-9180-514bf6e9709c\" href=\"#footer\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Book an appointment<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-563005a9-8fde-4191-a2bd-a45d75f9d75e{font-size:18px;color:#fff !important;background-color:#fe823c !important;margin:30px 0px 30px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 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