CAFCASS is an abbreviated name for ‘The Children and Family Court Advisory Service’. CAFCASS are an independent body whose role is to represent the interests of children who are subject to ongoing court proceedings. Although ultimately the decision as to what is best for the children is made by the Family Court, the role of CAFCASS is to safeguard children by advising the Court as to what arrangement would be in the children’s best interests. When an application is made at Court under the … [Read more...]
Child arrangements during the Christmas holidays
After the past two years, time with loved ones has never felt so important, but for separated parents Christmas can be a time of stress and worry as plans need to be agreed about where and how children will spend the festive season. So how do you avoid any festive unhappiness and agree on arrangements for children during Christmas? Whilst the Government has said that further lockdowns are unlikely, it has reiterated that restrictions should not prevent children from being able to move between … [Read more...]