Assumption: "(Evidence) The judge can't comment on my insight unless I give evidence."
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What People Expect
People expect to be able to answer every criticism in the witness box before the judge reaches a view about them.
Court Reality
A judge can decide a case on the written statements and the professional evidence without hearing oral evidence from either parent. In a 2026 appeal, Cafcass and local authority reports were enough to support the judge's view about a parent's insight into the impact of the conflict on the children.
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The Gap?
"(Evidence) The judge can't comment on my insight unless I give evidence."
Court Reality
A judge can decide a case on the written statements and the professional evidence without hearing oral evidence from either parent. In a 2026 appeal, Cafcass and local authority reports were enough to support the judge's view about a parent's insight into the impact of the conflict on the children.
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