Question posted in the Family Law category relating to Western Cape
Good Day
I have a meeting with the social worker tommorrow.
The part of the protection order 4.1 is is refer to child court. Their is assualt charge against me
Know the social worker must prepare her report to see if i am fit to see my children.
What type of questions is she allowed to ask me?
How can they write a report base on have a discussion with me. Dont they need to see how the kids is with me under their supervision.
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The social worker can essentially ask you ANY question she wants, as long as she can justify that the question pertains to whether or not you're fit to be the primary caregiver to your children, alternatively in relation to the scope of your access to your children.
e.g. If you do drugs, and she asks if you do drugs, and you say yes, that might affect her report when it comes to how long you can look after the children for. i.e. overnight? weekends? long weekends? etc.
If her questions pertain to something which has no bearing on that (e.g. do you like anyone at your work) then you must refuse to answer that.
She must draw up her report saying that you refused to answer XYZ question and the court can then decide what the outcome will be.
Message from the client
Message from the Lawyer
I completely understand your frustration, and I would also be frustrated. The Act however gives her 90 days to complete the report. She could call you in for an interview any number of times because there is no limit in the Act.