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So, here we go. FHDRA on Monday and suddenly I'm worried. Wish me luck 🙂
How did it go Jazz?
Hi,
So, First Hearing over with. Hours of sitting around in a waiting room - opposite the ex! for a 5 minutes initial hearing.
Basically, the discussion was lead by CAFCASS with a couple of interjections from both sides. The ex made told a few lies, which I will get to address by writing a Position Statement for Court: part 2 in a couple of months.
My advice? Don't worry too much about your first appearance at a FHDRA - it's over in a flash! Nothing to get rattled about.
We have both been asked to attend a Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP), which I presume is standard. Next comes a section 7 report, which I don't know a lot about, but assume it involves talking to my son too about his needs.
J
hi jazz,
thanks for update. sounds just like my case. heard stupid lies being told about me in court. so there was no mention at all about a fact finding hearing?? thats very good if thats the case.
section 7 will be detailed report. you will most likely get invited to cafcass office for interview. some dads had it in their house. respond to allegations and what kind of child contact your after. they will question your child alone, and make him do drawings etc if hes very young. complete cafcass parenting plan, and hand it in at your interview.
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