Maria Henty and Victoria Ellis’s article ‘Children in proceedings, beyond wishes and feelings: how their views should be obtained and when and by whom should the court’s decision be relayed to them?’ published in Family Law Journal

Maria Henty and Victoria Ellis’s article ‘Children in proceedings, beyond wishes and feelings: how their views should be obtained and when and by whom should the court’s decision be relayed to them?’ has been published in the July edition of the Family Law Journal.

Synopsis

How children view proceedings and their role within them is crucial. Professionals must delicately balance obtaining wishes and feelings, and allowing children to understand decisions that have been made about them, whilst also shielding them from the harmful aspects of proceedings and parental pressure, manipulation and anxieties. As we attempt to improve the transparency of the Family Court, children and how they understand their stake in proceedings should not be overlooked.

The full article is available here (subscription required).