Kindgesprek
Child hearing
A conversation between the judge and the child to hear their opinion in a family law case.
The child hearing is a conversation that the judge has with a minor of twelve years or older about decisions concerning the child, such as custody, access and primary residence. Children younger than twelve may also be heard if the judge considers it desirable. The conversation takes place without the parents present. The judge takes the child's opinion into account but is not obliged to follow it. The child hearing is confidential.
“During the child hearing, the daughter told the judge she wanted to live with her mother.”
Source: Art. 809 Dutch Code of Civil Procedure
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