Can I complain about a Cafcass report?

By completing our contact form; By calling 0300 456 4000; By post to Customer Service Team – Cafcass, Customer Feedback Cafcass Post PO BOX 5076 Slough SL1 0RX.

Can I contact Cafcass?

To speak to someone about your case with Cafcass you can: phone 0300 456 4000 – the Cafcass call centre is open 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 to 16.30 Friday (excluding bank holidays) fill out the form below.

How do I contest a Cafcass report?

Reports can be challenged by making a complaint to Cafcass, preparing a statement which deals with he concerns raised in a report or by challenging the Cafcass or social services officer in court by questioning them and cross examining them in relation to the content of the report that has been prepared.

Who regulates Cafcass?

Ofsted has a duty to inspect Cafcass under section 143 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 which requires the Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills to inspect the performance of Cafcass functions.

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 happens when CAFCASS report is wrong?

If you think there are any factual inaccuracies, for example incorrect names or dates of birth, you should notify the Cafcass worker who wrote the report or their manager.

Do I have to speak to CAFCASS?

Only people who are parties to the court proceedings will be interviewed and we do not speak with or meet children at this stage in proceedings. If you want to submit a statement from a person who is not named on the application, then you must send it to the court, not Cafcass.

Will judge go against CAFCASS report?

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.

Do judges ever go against CAFCASS?

What should you not say to cafcass?

Do judges go against cafcass?

What should I say to Cafcass?

Tips When Meeting CAFCASS

• Do speak calmly and clearly;
• Do tell the truth;
• Do explain to the CAFCASS Officer why you believe shared parenting is in your children´s best interests unless there are genuine and serious welfare concerns;
• Do give the Officer information about your past involvement in the children´s care;

How to complain about CAFCASS « the absent parent »?

1 Your complaint (in its entirety) will be sent to the Court – even if the case is over. 2 CAFCASS have a target of replying in writing to your complaint in 15 working days (3 weeks). 3 Their written response will also be sent to the Court to be put on file.

How to contact the Cafcass customer service team?

Contact us 1 By completing our contact form; 2 By calling 0300 456 4000; 3 By post to Customer Service Team – Cafcass, Customer Feedback Cafcass Post PO BOX 5076 Slough SL1 0RX.

What does Cafcass stand for in Family Court?

The Children & Family Court Advisory and Support Service (CAFCASS) is supposed to look after the interests of the child in children involved in family proceedings. Rarely do they listen to what the child wants?

What to do if you are unhappy with Cafcass?

If you are unhappy with our work, please tell your Cafcass worker or their manager as soon as possible so that they can quickly understand your concerns and try to put things right. If you would like to make a complaint please read the documents below to find out about our complaints procedure.