Right to dismiss direct representative If there is a breakdown of the relationship between the child client and the client directed legal representative then the child has a right to withdraw his or her mandate and a new legal representative should be appointed for the child. Conclusion of the proceedings Conclusion of the proceedings The client directed legal representative must explain the The best interests legal representative must explain the outcome of the case to the child client. outcome of the case to the child client if the child is of If the outcome is not in accordance with the instructions sufficient age, maturity and stage of development. and wishes of the child, the representative must advise An appeal against a decision must be considered with and explain the prospects of appeal. extreme caution as this will prolong litigation and conflict in An appeal against a decision must be considered with the child life. extreme caution as this will prolong litigation and conflict in If the child decides to adjust to the outcome of the case the child life. then the representative may refer the child to support If the child decides to adjust to the outcome of the case services if appropriate. then the representative may refer the child to support services if appropriate.
Right to dismiss direct representative If there is a breakdown of the relationship between the child client and the client directed legal representative then the child has a right to withdraw his or her mandate and a new legal representative should be appointed for the child. Conclusion of the proceedings The client directed legal representative must explain the outcome of the case to the child client. If the outcome is not in accordance with the instructions and wishes of the child, the representative must advise and explain the prospects of appeal. An appeal against a decision must be considered with extreme caution as this will prolong litigation and conflict in the child life. If the child decides to adjust to the outcome of the case then the representative may refer the child to support services if appropriate. Conclusion of the proceedings The best interests legal representative must explain the outcome of the case to the child client if the child is of sufficient age, maturity and stage of development. An appeal against a decision must be considered with extreme caution as this will prolong litigation and conflict in the child life. If the child decides to adjust to the outcome of the case then the representative may refer the child to support services if appropriate.
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