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Hi,
I have my interview soon and just wondering what to expect and whether or not I can provide evidence in the interview? My concern is that I provide to much info even though I'm the applicant.
Thanks in advance
Aarron
A good CAFCASS FCA will focus only on the issues that affect the child. You should disprove what you can with evidence but you are quite right, don't give them too much.
Play it by ear, answer the questions you can without raising any "fresh" issues not covered to date in your statement unless they are "big issues".
Ideally you want to appear calm and child focused.
The last thing you want to do is appear to have a grudge against the ex. I seem to remember somebody here - possibly Mr. Slim saying he put some photos of the ex on display when he had CAFCASS visit. I did the same. May sound bonkers but it kind of rams a point home.
Don't get too chummy with the FCA, just be factual and clear. Certainly don't react to any crazy allegations. A good answer is simply "that's not true".
Get a good nights sleep beforehand and stay calm.
hello,i just got shafted by cafcass interview at court because i was to honest-the next interview for section 7 i have written a series of notes that i can return to if asked a straight question or bring out if i think they are not getting the right info
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