Court to just get information? Help!

[Chillyflo]

Hi,

DP is being taken to court by his ex.

We are not sure why as the C100 clearly states that she doesn’t want to change the contact arrangement they have only that she wants information about my teenage DD!

She claims my DD is a risk to her DD. She has claimed my DD is mentally unwell etc all of which is completely untrue! She has not stopped contact despite her ‘concerns’.

We have the CAFCASS safeguarding meeting tomorrow, it looks like it’s going ahead to court?! But surely not?

Surely CAFCASS will need my consent to speak to my DD or ask anything about her?

Anyone have any ideas what will happen with this?

CAFCASS won't want to talk to your daughter at this stage. They will only talk to her if the court orders a report, which seems unlikely given your description of the case.

@prh47bridge thank you so much for responding, will it go to court? My DP has a date etc but I can’t see what they would say? why would the court order a report usually?

Unless she is persuaded to stop the action, it will go to court even if her case is completely hopeless.

A report is normally to determine the wishes and feelings of the child who is the subject of proceedings.

@prh47bridge seems so ridiculous to waste everyone’s time like this? Do you know if he will have to pay towards the costs of court, I imagine it’s expensive? DP doesn’t have a solicitor or anything. She is on benefits. I don’t have any concerns that SDD would say anything other than she loves spending time with my DD. Sorry for all the questions!

No, your partner won't have to pay any court costs.

@prh47bridge thank you for all of your help