Information for teenagers
Sometimes families experience problems. Your parents or
carers might be splitting up, or they might be finding it
difficult to look after you properly. Families can usually
sort out these problems, but sometimes they can't. Specially
trained people such as solicitors, judges, magistrates or social
workers may need to get involved in sorting out the situation.
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Family
Courts
That's when a family court can help with big decisions, like who
you should live with and who you should see. The aim is for
everyone to agree, but if that's not possible, a judge or
magistrate will look at all the facts and help make the best
decision possible.
Cafcass
Sometimes a judge in the family court
may ask a Cafcass Worker to speak to you.
Here we let you know what
to expect when there is a case involving your family at the family
court. We also tell you about how Cafcass works
with families involved in family court proceedings.
First of all, click on the
topic below which best describes your situation:
My family can't agree on what's best
for me
I'd like to find out more about
adoption
People are trying to make sure I am
safe