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HI all, I have just received the CaffCass report that has been filled to court, disgusted is an understatement, CAFFCAS have done what they do best and make this a very one sided affair and not included my statements at all. What they are recommending is they complete a section 7 report to see if time with myself be reduced..............come again?!?!? there is no reason for this to be reduced barring Mothers hear say.
What I need does anyone have experience of this report? I am terrified now that I am going to have contact reduced on the basis CAFFCASS say so.
I have spoken to my case worker who simply says you didn't tell me that, when in fact I did and was told that if I had no evidence of anything then no point in speaking about it but yet she has done just that from the other party. I am awaiting a call from her manager.
Court is Monday
Any advice?
I’ve had to raise an official complaint against CAFCASS – i won’t give details where they are but its in the east mids roughly!
Every report and recommendations from 2010 have been contact should continue….and the ex’s anxieties around contact taking place are the issues! No safeguarding or welfare issues, no reason for contact not to continue and is in best interests of our child…….however this year same findings no issues etc… issues stem from ex’s anxieties being transmitted to our child…..and that because of that direct contact should be stopped and only indirect until our child is able to decide themselves whether to have direct contact or not!!!
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I think the issue i had was it was a different caseworker who bottled it and went soft on the ex as this decides whether the courts act on enforcement penalties!
Complaint went straight in showing the initial inaccuracies in the dates of application and cross applications, case numbers etc…. added to that i’ve asked they see all previous reports, hearings, orders etc… and the inconsistency in this report from earlier paragraphs stating contact is in best interests of child but then recommendation for no direct contact!
Child is between 6-9yrs old so shouldn’t be making these decisions by themselves!
Manager spoken with and will review their involvement and reports since the beginning and the court judgements etc…
Although i’m told they will not change the report by the caseworker they will investigate and issue a findings letter to me and the courts. And correct the errors mentioned.
They say it is up to me then to challenge the report in court if the judge does get swayed by it!
So…..rather long winded i’m sorry but challenge the report based on what you know to be true….any inaccuracies have amended and the challenge in court with your proof and previous recommendations etc…
It is ridiculous, I have proof that all of what she is saying is untrue but yet how can this be taken in front of a judge and CAFFCASS make such recommendations to that absolute drivel?? there is things on there she is saying like my son cannot POO at my home........seriously.
Hi there
Is this a Schedule 2 Safeguarding letter for an initial hearing that's recommending a S7?
If that's the case then you will have ample opportunity to place your case before the courts and a S7 is far more thorough.
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