When Is A Family Report Ordered?
A Family Report is generally ordered when an individual case is heading toward final hearing.
What Happens In A Family Report?
The process of a Family Report involves:
* A risk assessment of child abuse, family violence, mental health as well as drug and alcohol abuse.
* The parties will each be interviewed separately, as well as any significant others who are involved in the lives of the children - for example a new partner or a grandparent who may provide regular care, or anyone else residing in the home.
* Evaluating the relationship, as well as the communication between the parties.
* Child developmental needs.
* Child views in relation to family dynamics and circumstances.
* Family dynamics - current and historically.
Will My Child/ren Have To Be Interviewed?
Each child is given the opportunity to have their wishes heard, but no child is made to do so.
Is Information I Provide During Any Interview Confidential?
All information provided is admissible in Court, and therefore
NOT
confidential.
Do I Receive A Copy Of The Family Report?
Yes. A copy of the Family Report will be provided to your lawyer.
If you do not have a lawyer you will be provided a copy directly.
Can I Share The Family Report?
Not without permission from the Court.
It is an offence to do so.
When Is A Family Report Ordered?
A Family Report is generally ordered when an individual case is heading toward final hearing.
What Happens In A Family Report?
The process of a Family Report involves:
* A risk assessment of child abuse, family violence, mental health as well as drug and alcohol abuse.
* The parties will each be interviewed separately, as well as any significant others who are involved in the lives of the children - for example a new partner or a grandparent who may provide regular care, or anyone else residing in the home.
* Evaluating the relationship, as well as the communication between the parties.
* Child developmental needs.
* Child views in relation to family dynamics and circumstances.
* Family dynamics - current and historically.
Will My Child/ren Have To Be Interviewed?
Each child is given the opportunity to have their wishes heard, but no child is made to do so.
Is Information I Provide During Any Interview Confidential?
All information provided is admissible in Court, and therefore
NOT
confidential.
Do I Receive A Copy Of The Family Report?
Yes. A copy of the Family Report will be provided to your lawyer.
If you do not have a lawyer you will be provided a copy directly.
Can I Share The Family Report?
Not without permission from the Court.
It is an offence to do so.
