The ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child concerned considered in light of his age and understanding
246.I accept that A’s wishes and feelings are recorded at C157 and C191 to 194. It is clear that A does not wish to return to Gabon and does not wish to return to his mother’s care.
- IN THE LIVERPOOL FAMILY COURT
- Oral evidence
- The law
- Home conditions
- Physical chastisement
- The application to adjourn for further assessment of D
- Insight
- Lack of relationship
- Communication
- The ascertainable wishes and feelings of the child concerned considered in light of his age and understanding
- His physical, emotional and educational needs and how capable each of the parents, and any other person in relation to whom the Court considers the question to be relevant, is of meeting his needs
- The likely effect on A of any change in his circumstances
- His age, sex, background and any characteristics which the Court considers relevant
- Any harm which A has suffered or is at risk of suffering
- End of judgment