The role of Cafcass
This page explains the role of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in the court process, including the safeguarding checks that they carry out and explaining section 7 reports.
This page explains the role of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in the court process, including the safeguarding checks that they carry out and explaining section 7 reports.
The overriding consideration in family proceedings is the question of “what is in the best interests of the child/children?” In answering this question, the court
This page provides information on child passports, including whose consent is required, what happens if there is a caveat in place, and passports for looked-after
Litigation friends are required when a person lacks capacity to participate in court proceedings. This information page will explain who can be a litigation friend,
This page explains the situations where Special Guardianship might be appropriate to secure the long term arrangements for a child living with a person other than their parent. It explains the assessment process and support available.
Attending court can be a daunting prospect, especially if you are representing yourself. It is important that you are well prepared in order to fully present your case to the Court; one way of achieving this is to write a position statement. This information page will describe how to write a position statement and why it is useful to do so.
This page explains the law surrounding contact with a child who is looked after, including how to apply for contact with a child in care and what the court will consider.
What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a voluntary, written agreement between parents (and can include grandparents and other family members). The plan
This page provides information on the powers of the local authority to take action to protect a child who is suffering harm or at risk
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