11 May 2009
R v. N
- Citation
- R v. N
- Court
- Family Court
- Case number
- FCMP103/2008
The District Court dismissed the application to appoint the Official Solicitor because: there was no evidence that the children’s views could not be adequately ascertained or represented by the parents, social welfare officer or existing professionals; no social welfare recommendation supported separate representation; the youngest child lacked sufficient maturity and participation risked harm; numerous experts were already involved and adding legal representation would likely cause significant delay prejudicial to the children’s welfare; therefore appointment would not serve a useful purpose…