Children’s Guardians represent the interests of a child during cases in which social services have become involved and in contested adoptions
Guardians ad Litem are occasionally appointed by the court in cases when parents who are divorcing or separating have not been able to reach agreement. This only happens if there is some particular difficulty in the case. The role of the Guardian ad Litem is to provide separate representation of the rights and interests of the child.
CAFCASS Officers
- Children and Family Reporters become involved when parents who are divorcing or separating have not been able to reach agreement about arrangements for their children. Sometimes agreement can be reached without having to involve the court any further but if not the Children and Family Reporter writes a report for the court
- Children’s Guardians represent the interests of a child during cases in which social services have become involved and in contested adoptions
- Reporting Officers ensure parents understand what adoption means for them and their child and whether or not they consent to it
- Guardians ad Litem are occasionally appointed by the court in cases when parents who are divorcing or separating have not been able to reach agreement. This only happens if there is some particular difficulty in the case. The role of the Guardian ad Litem is to provide separate representation of the rights and interests of the child.
The Cafcass website is here: http://www.cafcass.gov.uk/index.htm