Hi guys so I have my second hearing coming up and have had Cafcass come round to my house I feel like it went well I’m asking for 60/40 seeing as mother works away a lot and we both live in the same town Cafcass lady said i can’t see why you wouldn’t get it . But I’ve heard so many horror stories I don’t wanna get my hopes up, not had the section 7 report back either so not sure what the ex has said .. there are 2 siblings as well by different dads so not sure if that’s gonna play a role .. also is it advised to take a barrister to the second hearing ? Have any dads actually got more than every other weekend or is this just all a waste of time money and energy .. kind left feeling deflated
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Cafcass
- Thread starter Sidaggers
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Hi @Sidaggers guys on here have gotten more than every other weekend.
If there is no safeguarding issues I suspect it should be straightforward. If you were heavily involved with child before this should also help your case.
What was the safeguarding report like? As you have a second hearing coming up did they give you interim contact?
I’m not as experienced as other guys on here but I believe it’s the final hearing that’s advised to bring a barrister as there is where the results happen.
If there is no safeguarding issues I suspect it should be straightforward. If you were heavily involved with child before this should also help your case.
What was the safeguarding report like? As you have a second hearing coming up did they give you interim contact?
I’m not as experienced as other guys on here but I believe it’s the final hearing that’s advised to bring a barrister as there is where the results happen.
Hi mate thanks for the reply I was heavily involved with my son she works away and long hours a lot and I have prove of that .. we both claiming domestic abuse on each other so no interim arrangements was agreed .. I’ve heard that but also worried if it doesn’t go to a final hearing then have I lost my chance ? So confusing as to know what to do I just wanna be prepared
Hi mate thanks for the reply I was heavily involved with my son she works away and long hours a lot and I have prove of that .. we both claiming domestic abuse on each other so no interim arrangements was agreed .. I’ve heard that but also worried if it doesn’t go to a final hearing then have I lost my chance ? So confusing as to know what to do I just wanna be prepared
Neither of us have hurt the children she would just shout in front of themHi mate thanks for the reply I was heavily involved with my son she works away and long hours a lot and I have prove of that .. we both claiming domestic abuse on each other so no interim arrangements was agreed .. I’ve heard that but also worried if it doesn’t go to a final hearing then have I lost my chance ? So confusing as to know what to do I just wanna be prepared
I have my visit from CaFcass next week. I want them to see the kids bedrooms, toys etc.
How was it sitting with them face to face?
How was it sitting with them face to face?
If you haven’t abused her it’s very unlikely she’ll be able to prove anything. It seems it’s not uncommon for women to claim domestic abuse, it’s a way to get legal aid. Mine has also tried the same however I know I haven’t done anything so I am less worried about this.
As you both have made allegations, my understanding is this will need to go in to fact finding. Again, if you’ve done nothing wrong, nothing to worry about.
Essentially, the road has been made longer but as long as you remain child focused and demonstrate that you are a safe place for your child you’ll be fine.
As you both have made allegations, my understanding is this will need to go in to fact finding. Again, if you’ve done nothing wrong, nothing to worry about.
Essentially, the road has been made longer but as long as you remain child focused and demonstrate that you are a safe place for your child you’ll be fine.
In general it’s best to avoid making allegations into a he/said she said scenario.
One if you can’t evidence it your wasting time and making the process longer.
But the court will also see 2 parents who can’t co parent, that’s not good for the child in the middle and it’s not uncommon for this to end up with less contact or a longer staged approach.
You need to come across as child focussed and willing to work together regardless of the position mum sets out.
Play the game your handed, but always remain child focused.
Don’t be interested in point scoring or biting to whatever drivel is served up.
One if you can’t evidence it your wasting time and making the process longer.
But the court will also see 2 parents who can’t co parent, that’s not good for the child in the middle and it’s not uncommon for this to end up with less contact or a longer staged approach.
You need to come across as child focussed and willing to work together regardless of the position mum sets out.
Play the game your handed, but always remain child focused.
Don’t be interested in point scoring or biting to whatever drivel is served up.