Something I found in an old paper while at the doctor's office which might be of interest to some:
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:18:16 -0500
Ontario Court Decision
Toronto, Canada (REUTERS) - A seven year old boy was at the centre of an
Ontario courtroom drama yesterday when he challenged a court ruling over who
should have custody of him.
The boy has a history of being beaten by his parents and the judge initially
awarded custody to his aunt, in keeping with the child custody law and
regulations requiring that family unity be maintained to the highest degree
possible.
The boy surprised the court when he proclaimed that his aunt beat him more
than his parents and he adamantly refused to live with her. When the judge
suggested that he live with his grandparents, the boy cried out that they
also beat him.
After considering the remainder of the immediate family and learning that
domestic violence was apparently a way of life among them, the judge took
the unprecedented step of allowing the boy to propose who should have
custody of him.
After two recesses to check legal references and confer with child welfare
officials, the judge granted temporary custody to the Toronto Maple Leafs
whom the boy firmly believes are not capable of beating anyone.
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