How to respond to S7 report - in statement or on Court Day?

[DIDDY]

Hello All.

I have Final Hearing next week and I am preparing statement and response to Cafcass S7.

How best to address what is in the report - should I respond in my statement, or is it best left until the day when I can direct these to the Cafcass office?

(If anyone has recent experience of cross examining a Cafcass officer please share your experiences)

Thanks.
D.

 

[Ash]

Is there no DRA after the S7 and before final hearing? If not then yes I would briefly address elements of the S7 that you don't agree with (and why) in your final statement. But not to the extent it's not a good final statement on all other aspects and why you should get the order you're asking for. You can also do a position statement before the final hearing.

 

[DIDDY]

Sorry yes Ash, we have had the DRA, no agreement reached so sent up to the Final Hearing.
As for making a position statement (although I have already made 3 so far) for the Final Hearing, is there a template or guide out there that you could recommend at all?
Thanks.

 

[Ash]

Sample Position Statement

Jun 29, 2021

Sample layout and wording for a Position Statement

• Ash
• Applying to Court

 

[Ash]

The sample is for an enforcement but gives an idea of layout and tone.

 

[DIDDY]

The sample is for an enforcement but gives an idea of layout and tone.

Thank you, Ash.

 

[Fellowshipper]

I'm expecting mine in mid September and have not yet received the S7. Did you get yours just now, like a week or so before your final hearing?