[Solved] Supported or supervised contact

You could try to ask for supported but I think the court will be likely to want supervised initially. Look around for another centre or look for a charity that might support this.

These people might be a good place to start http://www.dadshouse.org.uk/

The important thing with supervised is that you will get reports and these can minimise any further allegations the mother might try to make.

Have the court mentioned a CCI for example where Cafcass can be the ones to supervise? I would hope you would at the very least, end up with a Family Assistance Order or Cafcass Monitoring Order so that the case isn't just made final.

Personally, I really would try to find a way to get the supervised contact funded. It's as much for your partner's protection as anything.

Hi Yoda

Thanks for the info. It was suggested that Cafcass could supervise contact but the Guardian basically said they didn’t have the time so suggested the parents fund a private social worker, I’m not sure if this is on top of the contact centre cost. She’s on benefits so won’t pay and he’s on a low income so will struggle to pay. Can the court order Cafcass to supervise contact? It was their fault after all that this case has dragged on over 4 years, the misfiled addendum that wasn’t made available to the court had a huge negative impact. Just seems like this case is never ending and everything comes down to money, it’s not right, there are children suffering here (confirmed by the psychologist) and no one cares.

Harli

I think the court can order that cafcass do a supervised contact, and I don't think cafcass would then be able to insist that it's paid for privately.

Yes, the court can order Cafcass to supervise contact, at least for a few sessions. If both parents are not in a position to afford the costs, what else can they do. I really would consider looking at the link I sent you to see if there is any chance of getting financial help for the supervised contact in case the court won't order Cafcass to do it.

Thanks Yoda, I’ve sent an email to them x

I hope you can get funding for it. It really will help him if there are contact reports available. You don't get them with supported.

I hope so too Yoda. He does now understand why supervised contact is a good idea. He’s hoping the court will order the contact the psychologist has suggested, the Guardian supports it but I guess ex won’t and will come up with some reason why she or her equally alienating parents should supervise it. If it all goes well he will get a structured timeline for contact and within 3 months will have direct contact at least with the two less affected children. I feel like there is a light now at the end of the tunnel, he’s not so optimistic but that’s what this case has done to him.