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Representing Children in Family Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u098f\u099f \u0997\u09c1\u09a1\u09ae\u09cd\u09af\u09be\u09a8 \u09b0\u09c7<\/a>, we have a team of solicitors who are members of the Children Panel Accreditation Scheme<\/a> and specialise in representing children in family court proceedings, ensuring that their voice is heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children involved in family law cases require sensitive, expert representation tailored to their individual needs. Our experienced team acts in both public and private law proceedings, providing clear, child-focused legal support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our experienced team of solicitors can take instructions either though a Children\u2019s Guardian or directly by the child if deemed appropriate. In order to represent a young person directly, the starting point is for a solicitor to determine whether the young person is \u2018Gillick competent\u2019, which is whether they are mature enough to make decisions and understand decisions that affect them. Further thought needs to be given to their:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. level of intelligence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. emotional maturity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. reasons for wanting to instruct a solicitor, without a guardian;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. understanding of the issues;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Any solicitor assessing a young person will also need to undertake an assessment of risk of harm (to the young person being directly involved in proceedings) and any associated risk of the young person having access to all the documents in the proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We also have a number of solicitor-advocates in our children team who are able to provide advocacy at all levels of Court to ensure consistency and continuity for our clients. The majority of the team are also members of Resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Our accredited solicitors represent children in matters of public and private law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Representing Children in Public Law Proceedings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We represent children in public law cases<\/strong>, where local authorities are involved due to concerns about a child\u2019s safety or welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These cases include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n