Taking the Views of the Child into account

A Child's views will be taken into account depending on the age an understanding of the child. This may often be done by way of a Wishes and Feelings Report

In practice a child is more likely to be listened to if s/he speaks favourably of mother than if s/he speaks favourably of father.

An important concept is Gillick Competence - is the child capable of making decisions.


 * Separate representation of children / Work with the family / NYAS


 * Psychology / Parental alienation / motives


 * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillick_competence