The Custody Minefield Update / Clarification and Corrections As with any first edition of a book, there are minor mistakes or a requirement for further explanation, these are listed below, and will be amended in the next edition. Feedback is always welcome. p.22 Filing of Statements. No statements will be filed or served prior to the first hearing. p.24 Crown Court should read County Court. Similarly, Crown Court Judge should read County Court Judge (also called a Circuit Judge). p.25 You should inform the Usher when you arrive at Court (your solicitor should do this for you). p.26 County Court Judge, a title commonly used, is also referred to as a Circuit Judge. p.28 Initial Hearings may also be referred to as a conciliation hearing, first hearing, directions hearing, or first directions hearing. p.73 Step-parents and Parental Responsibility Agreements. Visit our webpage on Step-Parents for more information. p.96 CAFCASS attendance at court - The Judge needs to make a direction that the CAFCASS Officer should attend Court. p.162 Section 7 Reports are also undertaken by CAFCASS. |