What Is Cafcass and What Does It Do?
If there is a court case about your children, you will almost certainly speak to Cafcass. Here is who they are, what they do at each stage, and what changes if your case is in a Child Focused Court area.
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Does the Family Court Have to Consider Domestic Abuse?
You may worry the court will only care whether he is “a good dad”. In England and Wales, the rules say what he did to you matters, and the law treats children who see or hear abuse as victims in their own right.
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Cafcass Asked If He’s a Good Father. What Should I Say?
“He’s abusive to me, but I don’t think he’d hurt the kids.” It can feel like the fair thing to say, but it can be quoted back to you. Here’s how to tell the whole truth on your Cafcass call, and how to prepare for it.
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What Is a Position Statement in the Family Court?
A position statement isn’t your life story. It’s a short document telling the judge what you want at the next hearing and why. Here are the rules on length and timing, what to include, and how to raise domestic abuse so the judge can’t miss it.
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Child Focused Courts: What They Mean for You and Your Child
Family courts in England and Wales are changing. Child Focused Courts gather information early, hear from your child sooner, and aim to settle cases faster. Here’s what that means for you and your child, the benefits, the drawbacks, and how to be ready from day one.
