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Parents, guardians, arbitrators and judges sometimes need help in deciding what parenting arrangements are in the best interests of the children and need to get someone else's input. The people from whom input is usually sought include psychologists, clinical counsellors, family justice counsellors and social workers. Sometimes, input is often sought from the children themselves.
The sort of input people look for changes depending on the circumstances and the issues. Sometimes all that's needed is a short consultation with a mental health professional. However, if what's needed is advice, a report, an opinion or recommendations that will be used in mediation, collaborative negotiation, arbitration or a court proceeding, something more substantial is may be required.
Under section 211(1) of the provincial ''Family Law Act''