The Child’s Views and Preferences – Custody or Access

Pursuant to section 24 (1) (2) (b) of the Children’s Law Reform Act, the merits of an application in respect of child custody of or child access to a child shall be determined on the basis of the best interests of the child, in accordance with subsections (2), (3) and (4). Section 2 of the Act deals with what is in the best interest of the child and mandates the court to consider all the child’s needs and circumstances including,…