Children’s Guardians are often appointed in both public and private law proceedings by the Court. Their role is to represent the child and ensure their voice is heard and not lost with proceedings. The Children’s Guardian will provide the Court with advice and recommendations about the children’s best interests.
The child will be party to the proceedings and the Children’s Guardian appoints a solicitor to represent them at the Court. The Guardian will make contact with the child in order to seek their wishes and feelings. They will also liaise with the Social Worker and other professionals to seek their views. The Guardian will provide the Court with reports which will include their independent view on what is best for the child. The Guardian will provide a guidance for the proceedings which is consistent with the child’s needs, timescales and best interests.
Children’s Guardians are registered Social Workers and have vast experience with working with children and families. The Children’s Guardian is a separate entity to the Local Authority Children’s Services and they do not always agree to the Local Authority’s plan for the child or possibly an application made by them to the Court. The Children’s Guardian will analyse the Local Authority’s plan or application and include their own assessments and views on the child’s welfare.
Ringrose Law are often appointed as legal representatives for the Children’s Guardian within proceedings. We offer representation to parents or parties to proceedings.
For further information contact your local Ringrose Law Office