In what circumstances will a judge order a full hearing into the custody of a mother and her two children?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from S.D. v. M.P.D., 2000 ABQB 623 (CanLII):

And in McGowan v. McGowan, [1987] B.C.J. No. 2071, at p. 2: "… it is my view that absent any clear indication in the material filed of apprehension of risk to the children involved, that the status quo in respect of the custody of the children should be maintained pending a full hearing of the matter."

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