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Parents separating

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Sometimes families have problems. More often than not, parents can resolve their own problems, but in some cases, they need support from professionals, for example social workers, to help them sort things out.

Maybe your mum and dad are splitting up and they're finding it hard to look after you properly. If they're unable to agree who you should live with or they're unable to keep you safe, they might have to go to a family court.

This is where judges and magistrates make decisions about children and young people. They will make their decisions after listening carefully to what you and your parents say. They may also ask a social worker or children's guardian to work with you and your family to assist the judge in making the best decision for you. Remember that a family court is about family matters. It is not a criminal court, which is where people go who have done something wrong. In the family court everyone involved has a duty to work in the best interests of the child/young person.

Helplines

Team Address	Areas Covered	Telephone	Fax
Assessment Team West Wellington House 36 Wellington Street Barnsley S70 1WA	Central, North West, Hoyland, Penistone, Darton, Dodworth, South West, Park, Ardsley, Worsbrough	01226 772423	01226 772404
Assessment Team East Brierley Hall Church Street Brierley Barnsley S72 9HT	Brierley, Cudworth, Athersley, Royston, Jump, Monk Bretton, Dearne, Wombwell, Darfield	01226 775131	01226 775923

CAFCASS
(Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service)
32 Park Street
Wombwell
Barnsley
S73 0HF

Tel: 01226 754646
Fax: 01226 751297

Owner Officer Contact Details

Sharon Cooke and Peter Williams
Service Managers
Directorate for Children, Young People and Families
Berneslai Close
Barnsley
S70 2HS
Telephone: 01226 775847/772317