We've got the final hearing coming up under 2 months, and Cafcass have yet to see the children and the parents - all very last minute, and really should have been done before the first hearing.
I'm asking for 50:50; the current split is around 30:70. Understandably, the children are interested in 50:50 but also nervous of change. I'm thinking that a trial period of a year would be the solution that puts the children in control - and they seem quite keen on it as a solution as well.
1. Is it possible to have Cafcass recommend a 1 year trial period for the final hearing, with an independent mediator to review progress at various checkpoints? For the trial period, the children would legally live with both parents on a shared care basis.
2. Should I let cafcass know in advance of their interviews to explore a trial period with the children? This avoids relying on the children raising it and minimise the risk that the ex might turn them off the idea. (note, neither I nor my ex know exactly when the interviews are going to be)
3. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of with this approach?
Thanks
I'm asking for 50:50; the current split is around 30:70. Understandably, the children are interested in 50:50 but also nervous of change. I'm thinking that a trial period of a year would be the solution that puts the children in control - and they seem quite keen on it as a solution as well.
1. Is it possible to have Cafcass recommend a 1 year trial period for the final hearing, with an independent mediator to review progress at various checkpoints? For the trial period, the children would legally live with both parents on a shared care basis.
2. Should I let cafcass know in advance of their interviews to explore a trial period with the children? This avoids relying on the children raising it and minimise the risk that the ex might turn them off the idea. (note, neither I nor my ex know exactly when the interviews are going to be)
3. Are there any pitfalls I should be aware of with this approach?
Thanks