“Mum! Dad! We got a Letter from a Judge”
As we all know, separations and divorces can be messy, but also a difficult time for the parents and the children. In a recent family case before Recorder John McKendrick KC at the Central Family Court two parents disagreed about where the children should live, how contact should be shared between the parents and where they should go to school.
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The Court had considered the children’s wishes, however, ultimately felt it would be best for the children to have equal time with both parents and to remain in London (with both parents) as opposed to moving to Somerset with their mother.
In what people who have commented to be a “fabulous idea”, “simply wonderful” and “a fantastic letter”, the Judge wrote to the children explaining his decision and telling them that the decision was his and not their parents. You can read the letter below.
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