Some Aspects of the Procedural Situation of Minors Left Without Parental Care in Civil Proceedings

Abstract

The presented study addresses the problems of protecting the rights and interests of minors, including children left without parental care. The author analyzes the provisions of the current family and civil procedural legislation and identifies several problems in the legal regulation of the participation of minors in the consideration of cases affecting their interests. The author notes that a formal approach to the enforcement of the right of minors to be heard in court is unacceptable, justifies the need for further development of the concept of “conflict of interests” between custodians (guardians), custody and guardianship authorities on the one hand and minors on the other. The necessity of continuous professional legal support for a minor (representation on behalf of a minor) throughout the entire proceedings on the case is justified.