The Voice of the Child in Divorce, Custody, and Access Proceedings

Author: Ronda Bessner Publisher: Department of Justice Canada Publication: Document Date:                  2002 Category: Public Policy > Divorce Related Categories: Children > Child Support Children > Child Welfare Divorce and Remarriage > Divorce Divorce and Remarriage > Effects of Divorce Divorce and Remarriage > Impact of Divorce on Children Divorce and Remarriage > Parental Divorce Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Children Family Structure > Impact of Family Structure on Youth Family Structure > Marital Status Family Structure > Parental Marital Status Family Structure > Single-parent Families Marriage > Marital Conflict Public Policy > Child Protection Services Public Policy > Family   This paper suggests ways that the provincial and federal governments can give children a greater voice in divorce, custody and access proceedings.  The author advocates children's greater involvement in all family law proceedings due to the impact these decisions have on children's lives. Click to read this article... (HTML) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link