Intervenors

Intervenors

What is an Intervenor?

Unlike a “party”, intervenors are those who may be affected by the outcome of the matter being heard and as such are granted permission by the Court to be joined to the ongoing proceedings.

An example of when a intervenor may be joined to the proceedings is when a child has sustained a non-accidental injury and the intervenor may have had care of the child during the period that the injury was sustained and therefore maybe liable for the injuries. The intervenor should have a right to defend the allegations that have been made against them and have the opportunity to put forward their position.  By joining them to the proceedings will allow this to happen.

Can an intervenor instruct a solicitor?

Like any other party to the proceedings, an intervenor has the right to instruct a solicitor and be legally represented.

Does an intervenor have the right to have sight of the Court Bundle?

The court and the parties will decide what documents the Intervenor will have access to for the purposes of the fact finding hearing where the allegations made against them will be determined.

When will the involvement of the intervenor end?

Once the issues relating to the intervenor have been determined, their status as an intervenor will end and they will have no further involvement within the proceedings.

How can Duncan Lewis Solicitors help you?

Duncan Lewis Solicitors can advise you in relation to Children Act Proceedings. Duncan Lewis Solicitors have specialist solicitors who represent parents, family members and children within this area of law.  Our solicitors, trainees and caseworkers also speak a range of languages to assist clients where required with any language barriers.

Duncan Lewis is recommended by The Legal 500 legal directory for its specialism in all aspects of family and children law nationwide and cross-border. The Legal 500 applauds our family and child care solicitors to be a team of lawyers that are ‘friendly professionals who take their time to understand your case’. Duncan Lewis team includes Advanced Members of the Law Society’s Family Panel, and members of the Law Society Children.

How will the matter be funded?

Depending on the application, legal aid may be available and you can be assessed for this prior to the matter being taken on. Alternatively, a quote for a fixed fee or the hourly rates of a legal representative may also be provided. You will be advised of the funding arrangements prior to the proceedings commencing.

For expert legal advice on all family and childcare matters, contact Duncan Lewis Solicitors on 033 3772 0409.