The society sought a temporary supervision order placing two children with their father and his current partner, on consent of the parents and the children's lawyer.
The court rejected the consent order, finding that the father's extensive history of intimate partner violence, unaddressed mental health issues, and current criminal charges posed an unacceptable risk to the children, who have profound special needs.
The court ordered the children into the temporary care and custody of the society, emphasizing its duty to ensure the safety and well-being of children as the paramount consideration.
