Where is cafcass based?
21 Bloomsbury Street, London WC1B
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How do I get in touch with cafcass?
All local Cafcass offices and Family Court Advisers may be contacted via the main Cafcass telephone number 0300 456 4000.
What should you not say to cafcass?
Don´t say you wish to stop your ex-partner from seeing “our child”; Don´t make false allegations; Don´t exaggerate; Don´t get so caught up in your ex-partner´s allegations that you forget to put forward your child-focused arrangements (this is a very common failure);
What is cafcass email address?
We will email you and ask you to confirm your identity to our central email address [email protected] by providing two pieces of verification, such as your date of birth and your address.
Can cafcass remove a child?
Once a local authority has made an application for a care order, the court can make a series of interim orders under section 38 which give the local authority parental responsibility and the power to remove the child from their home.
How long does it take for CAFCASS to get in touch?
How long does a CAFCASS report take? A CAFCASS report will usually take approximately 12 weeks to complete.
Do judges go against CAFCASS?
Can you challenge a CAFCASS report? A CAFCASS report can be challenged. Even if you agree with the report conclusions the judge may not do so. Generally speaking, a judge will normally follow a recommendation in a CAFCASS report unless there are good reasons not to do so.
Who speaks first to Cafcass?
Assisting the Court in Decision-Making CAFCASS can help the Court in three main ways after the first hearing: A reporting CAFCASS officer can speak to the children about their wishes and feelings. A ‘wishes and feelings report’ can be requested at a first hearing and will be appropriate for children aged 10 or above.
Does the judge always agree with Cafcass?
A CAFCASS report can be challenged. Even if you agree with the report conclusions the judge may not do so. Generally speaking, a judge will normally follow a recommendation in a CAFCASS report unless there are good reasons not to do so.
Are Cafcass higher than social services?
The key difference between CAFCASS and social services is that CAFCASS are an independent support service, specifically appointed to assist the family court. Social services are there to protect children and vulnerable adults in all areas of life, not just in court proceedings.
Where is Cafcass located in the UK?
Cafcass call centre number: 0300 456 4000. Our National office address: Cafcass National Office, 3rd Floor, 21 Bloomsbury Street, London, WC1B 3HF. Digitisation Service Royal Mail address: Cafcass has one Royal Mail address for the central receipt of court orders, returns from PNC checks and returns from checks.
How do I contact Cafcass?
All local Cafcass offices may be contacted via the main Cafcass telephone number: 0300 456 4000 Please send all post to Cafcass Post, PO Box 5076, Slough, SL1 0RX.
What is the role of Cafcass?
Cafcass represents children in family court cases in England. We put children’s needs, wishes and feelings first, making sure that children’s voices are heard at the heart of the family court setting, and that decisions are made in their best interests. Find out more.
Who is the new CEO of Cafcass?
Cafcass is pleased to welcome Jacky Tiotto as its new Chief Executive. Cafcass shortlisted for this year’s Children and Young People Awards. We are pleased to announce that Cafcass has been shortlisted in three categories for this year’s Children and Young People Now (CYPNow) Awards.