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Hello
I’ve been in the process of going through the courts to get access to my children and have found this site so useful
I have a hearing in September- and I’ve been asked to serve a statement a week before the hearing
Where I’m at now - 13/14 hearings, and a fact finding was held in January- all allegations were found against me.
I’ve had one hearing since the fact finding hearing, which was a directions hearing.
What was ordered was -
I take part in a DVPP course - which I have started
A physiological assessment is carried out - this has been done although I’ve not had a report back from them, or Cafcass
And me and my ex serve statements a week before the next hearing
I was just wondering about the statement?
What shall I put in? I’ve already put one statement forward when I first started the process
I was thinking about my position now, like I’ve started the DVPP course, I’ve fully co operated with Cafcass, I respect the fact finding hearing and want to move forward etc
Any advice would be great
Thanks
Jonathan
Hi there
Does the order give any directions about the type of statement, for example a position statement or a statement of case? Or any directions about the.length of it?
Generally, you would mention any new developments since the last hearing, so you're right to think about mentioning your dvpp course and any other cooperation with CAFCASS etc.
I would also write something about how you would like contact to progress, with proposals about a how that would work, thinking about handovers, maybe support from family members etc.
Showing respect for the court procedures and decisions and wanting to move forward is a good attitude to have and should hopefully help you to get this situation and the case resolved more favourably.
All the best
Hi Mojo
Thanks for your response and advice
The order requests that we both serve position statements a week before the next hearing
I’m also waiting for a psychological assessment report to be served, which should of been served last Tuesday although I haven’t had it. I will have to chase that up as it may have something in there which may be relevant to my statement
I guess it’s just a case about giving some information into my current position, what I’m doing in regards to moving forward, and showing that I am accepting and wanting to move forward, co operating with others involved
Thank you
Jonathan
A position statement should be kept to just a couple of pages or so and it’s not permitted to attach any evidence to it, although you could mention in it that you will have the evidence with you at the hearing, if the court wishes to have sight of it.
I’m sure any of the Moderators would be happy to have a look over it for you for reasssurance, just ask nearer the time.
If you would like links to info about statements and a template, again just ask.
All the best
Can I have a template please
Hi there
Here's some links to info about how to structure statements and also a template that you can use.
www.thecustodyminefield.com/flapp/positionstatements.html
www.thecustodyminefield.com/flapp/statement.html
www.mfjc.co.uk/home/mfjccou1/public_ftp/...ldren-March-2013.pdf
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