What factors will a court consider in making or refusing a child representation order?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The following excerpt is from M. B.-W. v R.Q., 2015 NLCA 28 (CanLII):
Many factors may go into a discretionary decision to make or refuse a child representation order. All of them ultimately must relate back to a determination as to what is in the best interests of the child: Puszczak v. Puszczak, 2005 ABCA 426, 384 A.R. 57 at paragraph 10. The possibility of parental alienation, while important, is one relevant factor.
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