Assumption: "A Children's Guardian changing their recommended approach to contact after seeing a child's distress is something the court can simply overrule or punish."

Court Reality

A Guardian revising their professional view mid-case, based on what they are directly observing, is a legitimate exercise of independent professional judgement. It is not a breach of any order, and a court that criticises or tries to compel a return to an earlier method risks overstepping the Guardian's independent role under the Family Procedure Rules.

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