I Believe the British Family Court to be the unfairest; unjust Court in the land; it is suppose to act in the interest of the child but clearly puts the interest of the mother first.
Do you agree ????????????????
2006-08-19 22:55:36 · 9 answers · asked by Sly_Old_Mole 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Please read the Question again neil, I agree the child comes first, the laws saids the child should come first however the court puts the mothers interest first.
2006-08-19 23:06:49 · update #1
Penny I fought for ten year to be able to see my son & for him to be able to have Christmas & Birthday presents _ I lost my case, My crime according to my solictor was to be a man & to quote him the Family court always act in the Interest of the mother, statistics prove it.
2006-08-19 23:13:14 · update #2
Yes I do agree with you. I have seen the results time and time again. The mother side is almost always taken.
2006-08-20 05:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by steve b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are flaws in most legal systems especially where divorce and custody of children are concerned. The child's best interest should be the priority, not the parents. It's a shame that the institution of marriage has become such a cheap commodity and divorce such a money making opportunity. I'm a divorced women and raised two wonderful daughters as a single mom....my ex never exercised visitation until they were grown and hurt them badly because of his spite.....I walked away from an 18 year marriage without retaining a car, a home, a bank account....it wasn't worth the fight. I have heard so many horror stories and hate that the courts don't address the opportunistic woman or man; or the spiteful and hurtful actions; or the need for revenge. I could write a book on this but don't know if it would change the lack of fairness within the legal system of any country including the UK. I am American and feel your pain.
2006-08-19 23:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by historybuff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, the courts will always act in the best interests of the child, even if this means the child resides with the mother, father or local authority. In private cases (eg residence/contact) if the child is old enough to make their own decision about their life the court welfare officer or guardian will speak to the child and pass the childs view onto the court. The justices will then decide based on all the factors presented to the court.
2006-08-19 23:02:02 · answer #3 · answered by kasey 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I don't agree. I as a father was married twice and divorced twice, on both occasions I was granted custody and had the honour of bringing my children up. I don't blame the courts I feel it's the legal profession in general that's to blame. A solicitor tends to specialise in a field where he/she feels competent, where there is work in abundance and where the financial rewards can be had for little effort. It's only a job to them and few really care about the outcome or the fact that childrens' futures may be destroyed. I also feel that there is a tendency for parents fighting custody battles to sit back and assume their solicitor is giving 100% both in advice and in action. This is not the case. A solicitor needs to be informed early in a case that although he/she represents you, you are in fact employing them and while you are willing to take their advice they are there to do your bidding. It worked for me in that in the first instance I dictated which way the case went, who would be interviewed and who would be called as witnesses. In the second my solicitor wouldn't agree and I done it without legal representation.
2006-08-21 00:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no justice in the British Legal System anymore.
Had first hand experience and think it is all a sham!!!
2006-08-19 23:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by tamsin the happy gardener 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you completely. If you climb up Big Ben you will get some publicity
2006-08-21 03:06:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I don't agree.....the inrterest of the child is always the priority!!!
So what pissed you off to ask this question in the 1st place????
2006-08-19 23:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
“This better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt”
- Abraham Lincoln
2006-08-19 23:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by Somebody new 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I don't.
The child comes first.
2006-08-19 22:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋