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Suzy Hamshaw is our specialist solicitor for legal advice on divorce and children. Whatever the circumstances, every child who becomes involved in the civil court process is experiencing discord in their lives and their future rests on the decision ultimately reached.The decision making falls to Judges or Magistrates but also requires the assistance of case workers who provide guidance on what they believe is in the best interests of the children. In the past these case workers have been from separate departments namely the Guardian ad Litem and Reporting Officer's Service, the Family Court Welfare Service and the childrens' branch of the Official Solicitor's Department.The first of April two thousand and one, CAFCASS the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, came into being and amalgamated the Family Court Welfare Service, the Guardian ad Litem and Reporting Officer's Service and the childrens' branch of the Official Solicitor's Department. CAFCASS brings together staff from all three services to develop an integrated model based on the needs of the children and expectations of the court.
It is hoped CAFCASS will provide a number of benefits when it comes to legal advice on divorce and children and enforcement, including a more child focused service based on the ability to pool the expertise of all three services. It aims to reflect today's diverse communities and provide a professional service highlighting and decimating best practice and professional training and development of staff. It should offer a better service to the courts, providing a more visible and accountable service.
Legal advice on divorce and children is imperative for both parents as unfortunately things sometimes turn sour and un amicable and so doing things correctly unto the law will ensure avoidance of misunderstandings of the agreements made.Contact Suzy for more information on this subject.