Legal Question in Family Law in Canada

Re: Family

The law firm this question was referred to can only answer questions with reference to British Columbia. Having said that, we doubt that the law in Ontario is much different than in B.C. on this subject, but you shoud consult an Ontario lawyer to be sure. It is unlikely that she willcarry through on any threat of court action if you stnad up to her and simply say "no". If she does attempt to secure access through court, it will be expensive for her & unlikely to succeed - it sounds morelike she is a bully type of person making threats, but bullies rarely carry through on threats when someone stands up to them.

First, the legal question: No, it is not up to you to ensure that yuor mother sees your child. Can she take you to court for access - yes, she can sue you, but under the circumstances you have outlined, as noted above, it is very doubtful she woud win. It is doubtful she would even try once she is firmly told "no".

Second, the real issue: Why would you want your child to have contact with a person who has wished the child dead? it sounds very much like your mother is a controlling and domineering individual, who is unlikely to have any positive influence on your child. Perhaps the best thing about your scenario is that you are oving and this will be a way of ensuring that your mother's poor influence on your child is kept at a minimum or even eliminated completely.

Your mother sounds like she has mental/emotional difficulties that need to be treated by a psychiatrist, and you should see a clinical counsellor or psychologist to give you strategies to assist you with dealing with your mother.

Run, do not walk, away from the influence of your disturbed mother.