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

Em Goodman Ray<\/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. maturidade emocional;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. raz\u00f5es para querer contratar um advogado, sem um tutor;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. compreens\u00e3o das quest\u00f5es;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Qualquer solicitador que avalie um jovem ter\u00e1 tamb\u00e9m de efetuar uma avalia\u00e7\u00e3o do risco de danos (para o jovem que est\u00e1 diretamente envolvido no processo) e qualquer risco associado ao facto de o jovem ter acesso a todos os documentos do processo.<\/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

    Os nossos solicitadores acreditados representam crian\u00e7as em quest\u00f5es de direito p\u00fablico e privado.<\/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