the considerations on the list is 'wishes and feelings of the children'. It does not matter that one person refuses to consider the wishes and feeling because the court most certainly will. the court will decide how much weight to attach to those wishes and feelings dependent on the child's age and level of understanding. Q. Can a solicitor find out about the birth of a baby if the x partner has changed their name to something they don't know and if the birth has been hidden. And also if an x partner has my national insurance number can I be traced. A. Hi there You can always be traced if you need to be found. If there is an issue, it's best to deal with it rather than try to hide away. There is always help available and legal advice free from some places. Ask for help to resolve the issue. Best regards Q. My daughter has split with her ex. She now has a residence order in her favour as his real parents no longer want him. We are waiting for a statement to be done as it looks like he will be going to special school, he is 11. She gets child benefit and tax credit but her ex pays no maintenance is there any financial help she is entitled to? A. Hi there You will need to see a benefits advisor for full advice. She may be entitled to maintenance from the baby's father. She should