Question juridique clé
Whether the cantonal appeal against the divorce judgment was hopeless for purposes of legal aid
Solution extraite
The appeal could not be deemed hopeless on summary review, especially regarding child custody and the related hearing of the appellant's daughter.
Motifs extraits
The appellate judge had effectively pre-judged the custody merits. The daughter might have been entitled to be heard because the custody arrangement for the son could significantly affect her relationship with her half-brother, and that relationship could influence the child's welfare. If custody changed, visitation and support would also need reconsideration.