Family law experts from either side of the England and Scotland border, Victoria Varty, senior associate at Brodies and Louisa Bestford, senior associate at Hay & Kilner discuss the differences between English and Scottish courts in considering children's voices in family disputes.
Covering what age a child is typically able to express a view in family disputes; the weight their view has on decisions made about them; the role of Children's Guardians or Child Welfare Reporters in representing the child's voice in court and how the view of the child can be gathered through ways such as play.
The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording. The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 20/11/24.
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