I have a friend who has a very sad situation. Her adult children won’t allow the grandchildren to know she exists. Her previous husband and mother have aided this behaviour. I feel it is abusive. Her lawyers has advised that she can make contact with her grand daughter letting her know that she is alive and where she lives, in case the grand daughter wants contact. The granddaughter is 17. The lawyer has advised that a legal server cannot serve a document on an person under 18 years, and if the enter a school to pass a letter to the office, the letter could be forwarded to the parent rather than the grandchild who is 17. They also advise that the school might call the police. Can you advise if this is correct? I have contacted the school via email to ask if they would facilitate and support a student if they received a letter if this kind and the school said ‘no’, but if the student approached them - the councillor would assist. How can you let a 17 year old know you are there for them in this situation? It seems that the law allows you to contact the granddaughter if she is over 16 but facilitating this is the issue. ... View more