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Hey Everybody
It has been a while had a lot to deal with,
Well I am up to the point now where I have had to apply to the courts to sort contact out. I have a telephone interview next week of CAFCASS. now I spoke to the woman on the phone and she seemed really nice and told me not to worry its a standard thing, which I knew anyway from reading on here. But I am wondering what sort of things do they ask? should I have my position statement with me. Or is there anything else that will help. I know that sounds daft and there is nothing wrong. Just I am rubbish under pressure so after some info and useful advice to help calm the nerves. The only thing I can find on here is if they are coming to observe.
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you
Colin
I have had to put it in to welcome to the forum because I can not find how to change the destination. Don't know if it is because I am using a MAC
Hi Colin,
Dont worry to much about this call. I had mine on Monday. I think it went ok. :/
They will be interested in safeguarding of your children and will likely have run background checks on you before the call and may mention that you have or have not any convictions or cautions / are or are not already known to the Police. If you are they may ask you to explain any incidents.
Also they may ask you why you have applied to the courts and what it is that you hope to achieve.
May ask if you have tried to speak with or invited your former partner to mediation, ask if you have any safeguarding concerns about your children whilst with your former partner.
Be polite, explain any concerns and what it is you seek for your children.
Dont slate your former partner, come across as the child focused, polite, flexible, articulate gentleman that you are and you should be fine.
Make a list of any points that you have as prompts and yes you could also use your position statement to work from but maybe try not to just read it out over the phone.
Good luck and dont fret.
Regards,
Dave
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