Police Disclosure
**Police Disclosure – Understanding What the Police Hold About You**
In many family court cases, the judge may request a **Police Disclosure** to review any information held on your record. This may include past arrests, reports, investigations, cautions, call-outs, or any documented concerns. At **ChildrenNeedBoth**, we help you understand exactly what information may appear, how it may affect your case, and how to respond effectively and confidently.
Whether you want to check your own record or prepare for court involvement, we provide clear guidance and full support.
For confidential help, call **07448 312121** or email **[email protected]**.
Police disclosures can play a significant role in cases involving **child arrangements**, **risk of harm**, **domestic violence allegations**, and **fact-finding hearings**. It is crucial to understand what information the police have recorded — even if it did not lead to charges.
ChildrenNeedBoth helps you obtain your records, interpret the information correctly, and address anything that may arise during your court proceedings.
**We make sure you are prepared, informed, and protected.**
### **Understanding Police Disclosure in Family Court**
A **Police Disclosure** is a request made by the family court to obtain information the police hold about a parent or household member. This may include:
– **Arrests (even without charges)**
– **Police call-outs or welfare checks**
– **Reports made by neighbours, partners or third parties**
– **Criminal investigations**
– **Cautions, warnings or convictions**
– **Allegations recorded but not proven**
– **Domestic violence or safeguarding notes**
This information helps the court assess **risk, safety and child welfare**.
We help you understand what may be disclosed and how it may influence your case.
### **Getting Your Police Record & Understanding It**
ChildrenNeedBoth assists you with:
– **Applying for your Police Subject Access Request (SAR)**
– **Understanding the difference between a DBS check and a police disclosure**
– **Reviewing your police record for accuracy**
– **Explaining how each item may be interpreted by the court**
– **Preparing responses to any concerning entries**
– **Supporting you with risk assessments and safeguarding discussions**
– **Organising evidence to present your position clearly**
Many parents are worried about historical incidents, misunderstandings, or false reports — we help you clarify the facts and present your truth confidently.
**If you need help obtaining or understanding your police record, contact us today.**
### **How Police Disclosure Is Used in Court**
Police information may be used in cases involving:
– **Child Arrangement Orders**
– **Fact-Finding Hearings**
– **Domestic violence or abuse allegations**
– **Risk of harm assessments (PD12J)**
– **Prohibited Steps Orders**
– **Cafcass safeguarding checks**
We help you:
– **Prepare statements addressing any concerns**
– **Respond to allegations linked to police involvement**
– **Correct misunderstandings and provide context**
– **Show evidence of change, rehabilitation or stability**
– **Focus the court’s attention on your child’s wellbeing**
With our support, you approach court prepared, organised and confident.
**For expert guidance with police disclosure issues, call 07448 312121 or email [email protected].**