Lawyers can be appointed for infants under family law
On Behalf of Porter Ramsay LLP | Feb, 26, 2019 | Family Law
Many parents don’t realize that a family court can appoint a lawyer for their infant children. Under family law in British Columbia and other provinces in the country, a lawyer for children can be appointed when child protection is an issue. There are times when the parents’ consent is not required, especially when the children are involved in contentious divorce or custody proceedings. Children have certain rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Those rights include a right to life, health, development and education; to be treated fairly and respectfully; to have caretakers do what... View Article