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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CAFCASS?

CAFCASS stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. It is an independent organisation tasked with looking after the interests of children involved in family proceedings.

CAFCASS work with children and their families and advises the court on what it considers to be in the children’s best interests.

For further information about Cafcass and the procedure, click the link here. 

We recommend reading this helpful blog discussing the voice of the child in family court. Find it here.