These are the words of the Family Justice Young People's Board. They echo decades of research that reminds us that family court decisions are life changing for children.
Decisions, intended to be made in children's best interests, all too frequently leave the children involved feeling “left in the dark”, like they weren't heard, or perhaps that they weren't even thought about at all. Studies from private and public law have repeatedly found that feeling heard and understood is vital for children and can have a positive impact on their wellbeing. In contrast, when children feel unseen or excluded from decisions this can increase their distress during what's already a difficult time for them.
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