Understanding Section 47 Reports in Family Law Cases
Section 47 Reports play a crucial role in family law cases, especially concerning child welfare and interests. These reports aim to assess the best interests of the child, provide recommendations for the child's well-being, and facilitate mediation between disputing parties. The structure of these reports includes details on the child's needs, education, access arrangements, and family dynamics. Legal professionals need to be well-versed in utilizing Section 47 Reports for effective resolution in family disputes.
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SECTION 47 REPORTS FAMILY LAW/ CHILD CARE LAW GALWAY SOLICITORS BAR ASSOCIATION FRIDAY 9THNOVEMBER 2018 GALWAY CITY COURTHOUSE, COURTHOUSE SQUARE, GALWAY JOHN C MARTIN GUARDIAN AD LITEM
SECTION 47 REPORTS BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD PRINCIPLE CAN BE BENEFICIAL FOR COUPLES SEPARATING WITH BOTH PARTIES CAN BE AGREED PRIOR TO COURT MEDIATION MEETING WITH BOTH PARENTS IS OFFERED DURING THE PROCESS SECTION 32 & 47 REPORTS CAN BE UTILISED CHILDREN & FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ACT, 2015 HAS CLEARER SOCIOLOGICAL /PSYCHOLOGICAL TERMS IN LEGISLATION
ROLE /RATIONALE FOR SECT 47/32 REPORTS IN FAMILY LAW CASES INTERESTS OF THE CHILD PARAMOUNT APPLICATION WITHIN FAMILY LAW / CHILDCARE LAW CONFLICT WITHIN FAMILIES, DIVORCE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEPARATION, GUARDIANSHIP FAMILY CHALLENGES REQUIRING LEGAL REDRESS SECT 47 REPORTS CAN BE VEHICLE FOR MEDIATION /COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE ISSUES OF BIAS IN SOME AUTHORS ..! ONUS ON SOLICITORS TO PREPARE CLIENT TO ENGAGE IN PROCESS
SECTION 47 REPORTS STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT (I) COVER PAGE AUTHOR PROFILE REFERRAL PROCESS SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS SUMMARISE CHILD/ CHILDREN S NEEDS EDUCATION (COMMENCING/COMPLETING/ EXAMS/ CAREER DEVELOPMENT) PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SEXUAL HEALTH
SECTION 47 REPORTS STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT (II) ACCESS & ABSENT PARENT (SUPPORT FROM BOTH PARENTS FOR CLEAR ACCESS PLANS / CLARITY FOR CHILD/CHILDREN BEING PART OF TWO HOUSEHOLDS; CHANGING WORLD POST SEPARATION) BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON FAMILY ACCESS TO REPORTS AND PROFESSIONAL CONTACTS (TUSLA, GARDAI, SCHOOLS, PRESCHOOLS)
SECTION 47 REPORTS STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT (III) EDUCATION SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT TECHNICAL TERMS IN USE IN THE REPORT LIST MAIN ISSUES OUTLINED IN THE REPORT REFERRAL HISTORY DETAILS OF TUSLA, C&F AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
SECTION 47 REPORTS STRUCTURE OF THE REPORT (IV) BACKGROUND INFORMATION (HISTORY OF FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS) PROFILE OF CHILD /CHILDREN SUMMARY (CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH STATUS, ATTACHMENTS, EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTS) PROFILE OF PARENTING (BOTH PARENTS) SUMMARY OF MAIN ISSUES CONCLUSION
LIST MAIN ISSUES OUTLINED IN REPORT(I) ISSUES FOR CHILD/CHILDREN ACCESS WITH ABSENT PARENT SUPERVISED ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH PARENTS FOR JOINT PARENTING ABILITY OF PARENTS TO TAKE JOINT RESPONSIBILITY
LIST MAIN ISSUES OUTLINED IN REPORT(II) PARENTAL CONFLICT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ADDICTION ISSUES PARENTAL ALIENATION FUTURE NEED FOR INTERVENTIONS
SECTION 32 REPORTS CLEARLY OUTLINES IN THE LEGISLATION CLEARER THAN SECTION 47 COURT SHALL HAVE REGARD TO ALL THE FACTORS & CIRCUMSTANCES .. (A) THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILD TO HAVE A MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIP (B) THE VIEWS OF THE CHILD . ? ASCERTAINABLE . (C) THE PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL & EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF THE CHILD . (D) THE HISTORY OF THE CHILD S UPBRINGING AND CARE, INCLUDING .. (E) RELIGIOUS, SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL & LINGUISTIC UPBRINGING (F) CHILD S AGE & ANY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
SECTION 20 REPORTS CHILD CARE ACT, 1991 UNDERTAKEN BY TUSLA AS DIRECTED BY THE COURT TUSLA MAY COMMISSION OUTSIDE AGENCY/ INDIVIDUAL TO UNDERTAKE REPORT USUALLY ASSOCIATED WITH CARE /SUPERVISION ORDERS CHILD CUSTODY MAY BE OF CONSIDERATION
LEGISLATIVE REFERENCES CHILD CARE ACT, 1991 GUARDIANSHIP OF INFANTS ACT, 1964 & AS AMENDED STATUS OF CHILDREN ACT, 1987 FAMILY LAW ACT 1995 CHILDREN ACT, 2001 CHILDREN & FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS ACT, 2015 CHILDREN FIRST ACT, 2015
CONCLUSION OF SECTION 47 REPORT QUALITY ASSURANCE BE CHILD CENTERED AND DISTINGUISH BETWEEN BEST INTEREST AND CHILD S WISHES GATHER, EVALUATE AND ANALYSE TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE BASED REPORT WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH PARENTS, GUARDIANS, PROFESSIONALS & FAMILIES ETC SEPARATE FACTS FROM OPINIONS DISTINGUISH BETWEEN FACTS TOLD AND OBSERVATIONS THE REPORT MUST READ CLEARLY IN ITS STRUCTURE, SYNTAX, GRAMMAR AND LAYOUT BEARING IN MIND THAT THIS REPORT BECOMES PART OF A LEGAL PROCESS/DOCUMENT ENSURE SUFFICIENT COPIES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE COURT IN A TIMELY FASHION
COMPLETED & CURRENT WORK EXAMPLES(I) SECTION 20 & 47 REPORTS TUSLA, CHILD & FAMILY AGENCY, WATERFORD. 051-842827 SECTION 47 REPORTS BDM BOYLAN & CO SOLICITORS CORK 021-4313333 MOONEY O SULLIVAN SOLICITORS, DUBLIN 14 01-4939431 DON RYAN & CO SOLICITORS, CO CORK 021-4811955 NIALL MORAN & CO SOLICITORS TULLAMORE, CO OFFALY 057-9324741 DUNNE & CO SOLICITORS, ABBEYLEIX, CO LAOIS 057-8731246
COMPLETED & CURRENT WORK EXAMPLES (II) SECTION 32 REPORTS EMMETT O BYRNE & CO SOLICITORS, WICKLOW 0404-66433 LYNCH SOLICITORS, CLONMEL, CO TIPPERARY 052-6124344 O SHEA MURPHY SOLICITORS, CLONMEL, CO TIPPERARY 052-6122411 DUNNE LAW, WEXFORD TOWN 053-9174869 COGHLAN KELLY SOLICITORS, NEW ROSS, CO WEXFORD 051-429100 JEAN CONNORS & CO SOLICITORS CO WICKLOW 01- 2764725
COMPLETED & CURRENT WORK EXAMPLES (III) EXPERT WITNESS, COMPLAINTS & HR/ PERSONAL INJURIES REPORTS JOYNT & CRAWFORD & CO SOLICITORS, DUBLIN 2 01-6770335 MCCARTAN BURKE & CO SOLICITORS, DUBLIN 7 01-8725944 OBRIEN DUNNE & CO SOLICITORS, DUBLIN 2 01-6628530 BDM BOYLAN & CO SOLICITORS, CORK 021-4313333 BCC SOLICITORS, MOATE, CO WESTMEATH 090-6482090 OBERSTOWN CHILDREN DETENTION CENTRE, LUSK, C O DUBLIN 01-8526416 GATEWAY CHILDREN S SERVICES LTD, SLIGO 086-8973776
COSTINGS OF SECTION 32 & SECT 47 REPORTS REPORTS TAKE 6 DAYS IN 6-8 WEEKS 2,000.00 PLUS TRAVEL ETC DEPOSIT OF 50% UPON COMMENCEMENT AND BALANCE WHEN REPORT LEFT INTO COURT COURT IS 250.00 PER DAY PLUS TRAVEL TRAVEL 0.61C PER KM FOOD, HOTEL ETC WHEN NECESSARY (AT COST)
