judge interview a child

The case involved a girl aged 12 years whose parents had been in ongoing conflict since they separated when she was aged 5 years (intractable conflict).  The child was described as mature. The judge noted there...

The case involved a boy aged nearly 12 years who had lived in a shared care arrangement between both parents.  The parents had prolonged arguments before court about the boy since he was aged 6 months...

Evidence was accepted from a family consultant although the consultant had not interviewed the children involved, and did not observe interactions between the children and parents.  The consultant had conducted a mediation session with parents to...