Judgement in trial

[Teagansmom]

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[kindertime]

Wow, that's wonderful news!! Good luck on Wednesday, we'll be thinking good thoughts for you. And yes, enjoy the weekend.

[JennJubie]

That's wonderful news! Now you can go and enjoy your weekend with less stress!

[Van]

Roll on Wednesday
and good luck for the fight of your life
we are here for you
sounds like the tide has turned

[bright sparks]

Wow what great news!!! I hope they get that judge by the balls and hold him accountable for making such a bad call and that true justice is done. Have a great weekend

[sunnydays]

I have not read all the comments, but from what I read, I am really shocked and feel so sorry for you. This should not be happening at all! Nobody will report anything if we have this fear hanging over our heads! I am sure none of us would make a report to CAS if we didn't have good reason...and I am sure it took a whole lot of debate and worry before deciding to do so. To now be sued for trying to protect a child (whether or not the child ended up being proven to be neglected/abused or not) is really disgusting.
I really think you should take this to the media. In particular, CBC has a new (I think) program called "Go Public". I just noticed the other day that they were asking viewers to contact them with stories. This seems like the kind of story that people need to hear about and perhaps that way you will get the help you need. Good luck!!!

[Teagansmom]

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[5 Little Monkeys]

I don't know what I would do if I were in your shoes. I am so sorry you have to deal with this and for so long!!

Are there any options that are a flat out no? What are you leaning towards?

It sucks to do option 3 but will it be the best decision for you and your family in the long run? Can you afford to do it? I would have an extremely hard time with that option too but if it was the best choice than I guess I'd have to suck it up and do it. I really don't know what I'd do...

[kindertime]

Teagansmom - thank you for updating us, I can see that this is a difficult time, none of these options is what you were hoping for.

I know this isn't a situation where we all get to vote or anything, but I would still think that an appeal is the best option. However, did you mean that the lawyer would abandon you completely if you went to the media, or just that she would not help with the media? That is a big difference. Have you run out of time for the appeal?

Did the lawyer say anything about the judgement? You can't introduce new evidence, fine, but its the fact that the first judge said you had no right to report to CAS that is the problem. That's what you are appealing.

It might sound stupid, but if you did go to the media, maybe they would know something. A reporter who covers court cases might know how to get things done. (Not like a lawyer, of course) And of course, they won't run a story without your ok first. Good luck and take care of yourself.