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Assumption: "Cafcass will look at all the evidence you've gathered."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
Parents assume that if they bring texts, photos, police reports, or test results to a Cafcass interview, the officer will review them and factor them into the recommendation.
Court Reality
Parents frequently report that Cafcass officers declined to review evidence they brought to interviews — texts, photos, police reports, or drug test results. Cafcass officers are not investigators; their role is to assess and advise, and they may not examine evidence you assumed would be considered. If you have evidence you believe is critical, do not rely on Cafcass to find it — file it with the court directly, ask the court to direct that it be considered, and request that its relevance be addressed in the report.
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The Gap?
"Cafcass will look at all the evidence you've gathered."
Court Reality
Parents frequently report that Cafcass officers declined to review evidence they brought to interviews — texts, photos, police reports, or drug test results.
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