What should you not say to CAFCASS?
Don´t say you wish to stop your ex-partner from seeing "our child"; Don´t make false allegations; Don´t exaggerate; Don´t get so caught up in your ex-partner´s allegations that you forget to put forward your child-focused arrangements (this is a very common failure);
Can I contact CAFCASS directly?
To speak to someone about your case with Cafcass you can: phone 0300 456 4000 – the Cafcass call centre is open 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 to 16.30 Friday (excluding bank holidays) fill out the form below.
How do CAFCASS contact?
All local Cafcass offices and Family Court Advisers may be contacted via the main Cafcass telephone number 0300 456 4000.
How much is CAFCASS?
Employee contribution rates vary from 5.5% to 12.5% of salary depending on your earnings. If you chose to join the scheme we will make an additional 19.4% employer contribution.
Can I contact cafcass for advice?
To speak to someone about your case with Cafcass you can: phone 0300 456 4000 – the Cafcass call centre is open 09.00 to 17.00 Monday to Thursday and 09.00 to 16.30 Friday (excluding bank holidays) fill out the form below.
Can I email cafcass?
We will email you and ask you to confirm your identity to our central email address [email protected] by providing two pieces of verification, such as your date of birth and your address. Once you have confirmed your identity we will be able to send you information in the quickest and most secure way.
What background checks do cafcass do?
CAFCASS will check what information is held about you and your family. They can ask anyone involved with your family, including social care, the school and healthcare providers for information about you and the children. CAFCASS also have access to the Police database where records of criminal convictions are held.
What do you say to a Cafcass officer?
Tips When Meeting CAFCASS
- Do speak calmly and clearly;
- Do tell the truth;
- Do explain to the CAFCASS Officer why you believe shared parenting is in your children´s best interests unless there are genuine and serious welfare concerns;
- Do give the Officer information about your past involvement in the children´s care;