CADMHAS can provide a litigation friend service for:
- An adult who lacks the mental capacity to manage their own court case either with or without a solicitor
- A child
The court case can be any of the following:
- A civil case, except a tribunal
- A family case
- A Court of Protection case
CADMHAS litigation friends will attend court, and will be required to direct the proceedings on behalf of the other person, this can include:
- Making decisions in the individuals best interests
- Informing the individual what happening in the case and to find out their wishes and feelings
- Talking to their solicitor about what’s happening, getting advice from them and giving instructions to them in the other person’s best interests
Should you require further information, please contact us on 01745 813999
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