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.
This information page will explain the process of changing a child’s name via a deed poll. This includes the requirement to obtain consent and the
This page explains the process of family mediation, when mediation is necessary and the expected standards of a family mediator.
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 of suffering harm.
This page provides information on abduction and the unlawful removal of a child from the UK including how to prevent abduction, what to do if a child is abducted and how to lawfully remove a child from the UK.
This page explains the process of family mediation, when mediation is necessary and the expected standards of a family mediator.
This page provides information on the procedure up until a First Hearing Dispute Resolution Appointment for a contested section 8* application in the Family Court.
What is a Scott Schedule? A Scott Schedule is a schedule or table which is used in court proceedings in the Family Court in order
This page explains the legal definition of child abuse and the obligations of Children’s Services to investigate child protection concerns. It explains the different steps that Children’s Services can take to protect a child.
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