My Trial is scheduled for early next year and I want to make sure everything is planned well. I would like my 12 yr old child to be given a chance to talk to the Judge in private. Why I want this, is because OCL does not express his views at all in court. I am told that OCL mandate is to express the views of the child, however time and time again, OCL counsel has said nothing about what my childs views and wishes are.
My questions are : 1. I have a TMC and S/C coming up soon, is that the time to request it? The TMC judge will not be doing the trial, so how does that work, does the TMC Judge give the "go ahead".
2. OCL will vehemently oppose this request I know for sure, as then the judge will know the child's preferences and views.
I understand this is a delicate situation. My child is not a 5 or 6 yr old. He turns 13 early next year. I am not asking for him to address the court, just to talk to the judge in private to express his views.
suggestions/advice?
as always thanks! this forum rocks, really informative
My questions are : 1. I have a TMC and S/C coming up soon, is that the time to request it? The TMC judge will not be doing the trial, so how does that work, does the TMC Judge give the "go ahead".
2. OCL will vehemently oppose this request I know for sure, as then the judge will know the child's preferences and views.
I understand this is a delicate situation. My child is not a 5 or 6 yr old. He turns 13 early next year. I am not asking for him to address the court, just to talk to the judge in private to express his views.
suggestions/advice?
as always thanks! this forum rocks, really informative
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