The Children's Aid Society of Ottawa brought a protection application concerning two children, S.B. and A.O.H., alleging physical harm and a pattern of neglect by their mother.
The mother failed to attend trial, and her counsel was removed.
The fathers of the children agreed with the Society's protection findings and sought custody.
The court found the children in need of protection due to the mother's inappropriate physical discipline, inadequate supervision, lack of provision for necessities, and threats.
Custody of S.B. was granted to her father, and joint legal custody of A.O.H. was granted to her paternal grandmother and father, with primary residence with the grandmother.
Access to the mother was made discretionary for the custodial parents, considering the children's views and best interests.
Orders were also made to facilitate obtaining passports for the children without the mother's consent.
