What are the options available to the judge in a final disposition proceeding?
Nova Scotia, Canada
The following excerpt is from Nova Scotia (Community Services) v M.O, 2019 NSSC 117 (CanLII):
As the date for final disposition nears, the options available to a judge are reduced to two: dismiss the proceeding (because the children are no longer in need of protection), or make an order for permanent care and custody (ref Children's Aid Society of Halifax v. B. (T.), 2001 NSCA 99 (N.S. C.A.)).
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