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Cafcass - got letter today! Hi all. Got a letter today from Cafcass saying they want to meet me and elder son who is 10 on 5th Jan (day they go back to school) for an Expression o ... 19 Dec 09, by indygirl Latest 19 Dec 09 by indygirl	Replies:2 :353	Latest by indygirl 19 Dec 09
Few queries on Directions/First Hearing Hi there just a few ?? on partners first hearing regarding contact order. 1 Will respondent have to file her C7 before the hearing or does she ... 08 Dec 09, by eyes on horizon Latest 17 Dec 09 by Butnotnow	Replies:5 :333	Latest by Butnotnow 17 Dec 09
Emergency residency order - advice please ? Need some advice please. Separated 2 years go, contact had been sorted out between us without any legal agreements in place, all had been going ok up u ... 08 Dec 09, by Camelia Latest 16 Dec 09 by stvert	Replies:3 :560	Latest by stvert 16 Dec 09
Court ordered timetable - amendments? Hi, My STBX has admitted four incidents of assault on our DS1. As a consequence he has to undergo a psychiatric assessment. The court laid down a tim ... 15 Dec 09, by DessieB Latest 15 Dec 09 by DessieB	Replies:2 :328	Latest by DessieB 15 Dec 09
Section 7 report and hair strand test Hi all , im new here ! I left my husband just over 2 years ago , and have been divorced a year . He has been very bitter and twisted through out this t ... 12 Dec 09, by anxiousmum Latest 12 Dec 09 by anxiousmum	Replies:4 :961	Latest by anxiousmum 12 Dec 09
cafcass not sticking to report dates Hi, I am wondering if someone might be able to point us in the right direction. following on from a court hearing in June it was recomended by ... 01 Dec 09, by birdybum Latest 11 Dec 09 by mumtoboys	Replies:6 :475	Latest by mumtoboys 11 Dec 09
re 9.5 rule recommendation we have just had report today by CAFCASS. we have residencey of husbands 2 children form his first marriage. They have not seen their mother for 2 1/2 years- h ... 16 Nov 09, by crazykids6 Latest 11 Dec 09 by rachelcefai	Replies:6 :346	Latest by rachelcefai 11 Dec 09
Advice Needed Hi Been reading the different threads for a while now and have a few questions I hope you can help with regarding my partners divorce process. (My par ... 11 Dec 09, by kirstyg1234 Latest 11 Dec 09 by kirstyg1234	Replies:2 :410	Latest by kirstyg1234 11 Dec 09
Court hearing - my experience I'm not sure if anyone will reply to this, but just need a bit of advice. I attended the court hearing on Tuesday. Before the actual hearing, his solic ... 28 Nov 09, by AnnoyedMummy Latest 10 Dec 09 by AnnoyedMummy 1 2 3	Replies:15 :1639	Latest by AnnoyedMummy 10 Dec 09
Directions hearing for a contact order. My husband has applied for a contact order, and the Directions hearing is soon. It will be heald in a Family Proceedings Court. My husband and his ex will h ... 06 Dec 09, by Uriel Latest 09 Dec 09 by Butnotnow 1 2	Replies:11 :898	Latest by Butnotnow 09 Dec 09
where to start? C100 and statements? My partner has just been told that he no longer has access to any of his children (3) due to the stbx concern about their 'saftey' while he spends time with the ... 14 Oct 09, by eyes on horizon Latest 07 Dec 09 by eyes on horizon 1 2	Replies:7 :1446	Latest by eyes on horizon 07 Dec 09
Civil family court in 2 days …need advice please I have to go into civil court for a family matter (it’s a finding of facts hearing against my ex ) I had a stroke 3 weeks ago which has left it hard ... 07 Dec 09, by kat12345	Replies:0 :532
I am liable for ex's legal costs? My ex in taking me to court using a solicitor in order to make a change to a contact arrangement made over 5 years ago by way of mediation. I was offer ... 06 Dec 09, by CHANGE2 Latest 06 Dec 09 by D L	Replies:1 :444	Latest by D L 06 Dec 09
re county court hearing for background into this complex matter please read my last few posts. Attended mag. court yesterday, being transferred to county court on thursday. Th ... 01 Dec 09, by crazykids6 Latest 06 Dec 09 by Elle	Replies:2 :299	Latest by Elle 06 Dec 09
Please help... Court next week over Xmas contact. Hi, I am in desperate need of some help. My stbx wants to have our child over the whole Xmas period in a different part of the country and because I want to ... 02 Dec 09, by scoobysnacks Latest 04 Dec 09 by Butnotnow 1 2	Replies:7 :882	Latest by Butnotnow 04 Dec 09
Time For Acceptance 2.20 p.m. words were said by an overworked social worker, one who was forced into looking deeper into the circumstances after an embarrassing Court hearing and ... 02 Oct 09, by mummybear38 Latest 02 Dec 09 by Elle 1 2 3 ... 7	Replies:48 :2443	Latest by Elle 02 Dec 09
Conciliation hearing - make ruling if not present? In a panic, any and all advice gratefully received... Have a hearing tomorrow (conciliation, 3rd hearing in the process...) and my childcare has let me ... 30 Nov 09, by londonstepdad Latest 30 Nov 09 by D L	Replies:3 :329	Latest by D L 30 Nov 09
Ensuring a "fair" hearing for children????? I have welfare concerns (proven), social services have welfare concerns with ex, children do not want contact and have told ss this. Judge however at the cu ... 29 Nov 09, by paula1234 Latest 29 Nov 09 by paula1234	Replies:2 :310	Latest by paula1234 29 Nov 09
Ex has told the truth on tape - What next? My ex rang last night and I recorded the 45 minute call without her knowledge. I did this to protect myself as in the past my ex called me only to later make a ... 29 Nov 09, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 29 Nov 09 by nbm1708	Replies:2 :366	Latest by nbm1708 29 Nov 09
Losing sight of what is 'reasonable' - help! I have to write a statement for the court as to why the current status quo needs to be changed. I have plenty of good, solid reasons. However, I am not sure a ... 24 Nov 09, by mumtoboys Latest 28 Nov 09 by nbm1708 1 2 3	Replies:19 :1131	Latest by nbm1708 28 Nov 09
What do I do now? Horrible day today, conciliations hearing and first Directions, acting as a LiP. I asked to see our toddler son three times a week, at the paternal gra ... 26 Nov 09, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 28 Nov 09 by nbm1708	Replies:4 :320	Latest by nbm1708 28 Nov 09
directions hearing - was i railroaded? i have just attended a Directions hearing in which my ex is applying for parental responsibility. i am representing myself and my ex is funded by legal aid. be ... 27 Nov 09, by pippa1 Latest 28 Nov 09 by Fiona	Replies:4 :376	Latest by Fiona 28 Nov 09
a ... 24 Nov 09, by hadenough.com Latest 24 Nov 09 by nbm1708 1 2	Replies:12 :862	Latest by nbm1708 24 Nov 09
how much notice should be given for a hearing? ... 16 Nov 09, by hadenough.com Latest 24 Nov 09 by hadenough.com 1 2	Replies:13 :992	Latest by hadenough.com 24 Nov 09
First Hearing not in my favour re: schools I went to the courts today and self rep. Ex had a barrister there who made me feel very uneasy. Anyway went into the courtroom and stated our cases, we were b ... 19 Nov 09, by mumofone Latest 23 Nov 09 by mumofone 1 2	Replies:11 :755	Latest by mumofone 23 Nov 09
From Lower Court to High Court . Difference?? Can anyone tell me the differences in what a high court can do to a lower court in terms of family court matters?? A contact order is already in place I am ... 21 Nov 09, by poplus4 Latest 23 Nov 09 by .Charles	Replies:4 :304	Latest by .Charles 23 Nov 09
What can be raised at Directions? Hi, I'm a Litigant in Person in a Section 8 application regarding my son. However a solicitor is representing me in the financial settlement. ... 20 Nov 09, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 22 Nov 09 by shocker	Replies:1 :342	Latest by shocker 22 Nov 09
new cafcass procedures - my experience cafcass are now contacting parents prior to first hearing they speak to the respondent first and then to the applicant basically stbx made 3 alleagtions ... 15 Nov 09, by click Latest 21 Nov 09 by MissingMySon2009 1 2	Replies:12 :1103	Latest by MissingMySon2009 21 Nov 09
Advice on writing to the judge I've not seen my daughter since february. A wishes and feelings report in late October revealed that she would like to begin having contact with me again. < ... 17 Nov 09, by NickT Latest 20 Nov 09 by MissingMySon2009	Replies:3 :422	Latest by MissingMySon2009 20 Nov 09
What docs can I include in Position Statement? I am the Applicant in a Residence Application and am having to self rep, due to finances. I have until next week to finalise a Position Statement for t ... 18 Nov 09, by Giraffe Latest 20 Nov 09 by Giraffe	Replies:3 :400	Latest by Giraffe 20 Nov 09
Public funding refused I am due in court on the 24th November, as my ex partner is requesting contact with my daughter. My solicitor applied for public funding for me so I could b ... 10 Nov 09, by AnnoyedMummy Latest 18 Nov 09 by AnnoyedMummy 1 2 3	Replies:14 :1178	Latest by AnnoyedMummy 18 Nov 09
Can my sister attend court with me? My ex has conducted a war of attrition with me due to having enormous fincancial backing..so I'm having to give up my legal rep and become litigant in person. 17 Nov 09, by NickT Latest 17 Nov 09 by Forseti	Replies:2 :508	Latest by Forseti 17 Nov 09
Prohibited Steps Order Hi all, i'm new to this and me and my partner have been searching high and low for answers as to what we can do, well here goes and I do hope someone can help.< ... 15 Nov 09, by meagain21 Latest 16 Nov 09 by meagain21 1 2	Replies:12 :1008	Latest by meagain21 16 Nov 09
Advice Please - Conciliation Appointment. Afternoon All, My stbx has summoned me and my two boys to a court hearing next week. My understanding is that the first hearing is what is known as a & ... 16 Nov 09, by Brunswick Latest 16 Nov 09 by Brunswick	Replies:3 :419	Latest by Brunswick 16 Nov 09
The status quo has become no contact! My ex left with her son six months ago. My son is now 19 months old. During the 5 contact sessions we had in August / September it was clear he has forgotten ... 14 Nov 09, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 15 Nov 09 by click	Replies:2 :379	Latest by click 15 Nov 09
Can my ex use her sister as her solicitor? I'm acting as a Litigant in Person in a Section 8 hearing regarding my son. Now my ex knows I have ditched my solicitor I am getting hints that she is going to ... 14 Nov 09, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 15 Nov 09 by toto1978	Replies:3 :322	Latest by toto1978 15 Nov 09
help. Hi , I have just found out after phoning the court that a date has been set for a direction hearing on 25th nov, does the court have to give me more no ... 13 Nov 09, by hadenough.com Latest 13 Nov 09 by dukey	Replies:1 :326	Latest by dukey 13 Nov 09
Court! Oh joy! Hi all I seperated from children's dad 4 years ago, house, maintenance and access was all agreed amicably. Ex saw the boys for 10 months no problems at ... 01 Nov 09, by indygirl Latest 12 Nov 09 by indygirl	Replies:3 :384	Latest by indygirl 12 Nov 09
Preparing for Court - Help! I have my first Court date in two weeks. I've made a section 8 application, acting as a litigant in person. The COurt staff have tod me that there wil ... 12 Nov 09, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 12 Nov 09 by Forseti	Replies:1 :348	Latest by Forseti 12 Nov 09
Notice of Hearing - Can't Attend Hi, I have had to take the step of becomming an LIP in my application for a residence order against my ex. She has alcohol and violence issues - the c ... 09 Nov 09, by eafster Latest 10 Nov 09 by Elle	Replies:5 :447	Latest by Elle 10 Nov 09

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