Family Act Article 108

This English translation was last updated on 2012-01-11, but the Chinese text was amended on 2023-06-21. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

Prior to making a decision on matters provided in the preceding article or on other non-litigation matters concerning parent-child relations, the court shall, taking into account the physical and mental conditions of the minor child including the age and the capability of discernment, direct the parties to notice the implications of the forthcoming decisions, by an appropriate means within or without the court room, so as the parties may have an opportunity to express their will or state their opinions. If necessary, the court may seek the assistance from experts in child or adolescent psychology or in other relevant fields.The provision in Paragraph 3, Article 17 of this Act shall apply, mutatis mutandis, with regard to the remuneration payable to the experts in child or adolescent psychology or in other relevant fields provided in the preceding paragraph.
中文原文 家事事件法第108條
法院就前條事件及其他親子非訟事件為裁定前,應依子女之年齡及識別能力等身心狀況,於法庭內、外,以適當方式,曉諭裁判結果之影響,使其有表達意願或陳述意見之機會;必要時,得請兒童及少年心理或其他專業人士協助。
前項兒童及少年心理或其他專業人士之報酬,準用第十七條第三項規定。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.