Archive for August 24th, 2009
Legalese Dictionary: What Are the “Best Interests of the Child”?
It’s well-established in contemporary Canadian jurisprudence that when dealing with a child, the best interests of that child must prevail.
But what, exactly, count as the child’s best interests?
Section 24 of the Children’s Law Reform Act* specifies these interests. In determining the best interests of a child, the court must consider all the child’s needs and [...]
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