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\"Costs in the Application\" - what does that mean?! Can someone help explain what "costs in application" means. I am the applicant in a child residence case (self rep'ed) and we have just had a determin ... 15 Jul 09, by beindunover Latest 04 Aug 09 by jitsuka	Replies:3 :1518	Latest by jitsuka 04 Aug 09
Caffcass Hello All, I've got a directions hearing re contact coming up soon and I was wondering if I can insist on seeing Caffcass before the hearing. There has bee ... 31 Jul 09, by I love Lucy Latest 03 Aug 09 by nbm1708 1 2	Replies:9 :866	Latest by nbm1708 03 Aug 09
Really need help/advice :-( Hello all, i'm new to this forum. My name is Louise - mum of two girls and step-mum to one boy 27 Jul 09, by LOUISE89 Latest 02 Aug 09 by LOUISE89	Replies:5 :355	Latest by LOUISE89 02 Aug 09
wil courts consider other children involved??? Hi I am helping my partner self represent in what is a very long continuous battle!! (2 years) Without going on and on about it can anyone adv ... 30 Jul 09, by laupie Latest 01 Aug 09 by Nikkis9316 1 2	Replies:7 :714	Latest by Nikkis9316 01 Aug 09
Court hearing Hi, Next week I have got court hearing re children matters. This will be the first hearing on this issue. I filed for shared residence. Divorce, an ... 31 Jul 09, by dreams Latest 01 Aug 09 by Fiona	Replies:1 :359	Latest by Fiona 01 Aug 09
court and cafcass long history. briefly,ex and i have 4 children. we split due to continued dv,i was in a refuge with kids for a year,but happily settled now. ex is 230 miles ... 20 Jul 09, by ILoveTiffany Latest 01 Aug 09 by Fiona	Replies:5 :680	Latest by Fiona 01 Aug 09
Self Representation-Contempt/breach Proceedings All, I would like to know if anyone has self represented for breach/contempt proceedings. I have cast iron proof that my ex is in breach of a ... 18 Jul 09, by claudefrog Latest 30 Jul 09 by nbm1708	Replies:3 :402	Latest by nbm1708 30 Jul 09
Copy of Residence Order Please can you help. I have mislaid (I know it is somewhere) the original Residence Order document from 5 years ago which relates my son who is now 17 ... 30 Jul 09, by donmack	Replies:0 :688
How to proceed? Hi, I'm looking for some thoughts regarding my current position. It's a long story so I'll try and keep it to recent facts only. My ex and I ... 28 Jul 09, by nbm1708 Latest 29 Jul 09 by nbm1708	Replies:5 :535	Latest by nbm1708 29 Jul 09
statement on issue of residency & contact After yesterdays hearing we have been asked to send concise written statements confined to the issues of residence and contact. I realise you don't know all ... 29 Jul 09, by kwall Latest 29 Jul 09 by perrypower	Replies:3 :358	Latest by perrypower 29 Jul 09
Advice please Hi there My stbx took 16 month old away last week. It was agreed but din't tell me where they had gone and indicated they had gone abroad - this was n ... 27 Jul 09, by Time to move on Latest 27 Jul 09 by Sparkles	Replies:3 :441	Latest by Sparkles 27 Jul 09
Court directions hearing Advice and knowledge appreciated. I attended court about a month ago, on the date of our decree nisi being issued, we were still living together at thi ... 26 Jul 09, by kwall	Replies:0 :420
help - I want 2 take kids 2 see their grandparents Hello, I wonder if there is anyone out there that can give me some advice. My parents live in Spain and I would really like to take my 2 children out th ... 23 Jul 09, by busybungle Latest 23 Jul 09 by Fiona 1 2	Replies:7 :836	Latest by Fiona 23 Jul 09
ADVICE NEEDED PLEASE My brother left his wife 6 months ago,he has just started divorce proceedings and is applying for a contact order. When she got to know she emptied the FH and l ... 22 May 09, by emma1983 Latest 11 Jul 09 by sixwheelsonmywagon 1 2	Replies:9 :1070	Latest by sixwheelsonmywagon 11 Jul 09
Broken Court Order My ex constantly breaks the court order that has been in place since 20 April 09. Her latest was taking the kids out of school and taking them interstate withou ... 25 Jun 09, by screweddad Latest 11 Jul 09 by screweddad	Replies:2 :454	Latest by screweddad 11 Jul 09
Cafcass nightmare Hi there, I am in a very sticky situation. My wife has recently left me and the children's cafacass guardian has manipulated the court into believing t ... 06 Jul 09, by Fatherinneed Latest 09 Jul 09 by hadjustaboutenough	Replies:3 :472	Latest by hadjustaboutenough 09 Jul 09
proof hearing Hi wondering if you can help had 5 welfare hearings in the last 3 years at the last hearing it was decided that as i feel that my youngest daughter is conti ... 08 Jul 09, by lizzy19 Latest 09 Jul 09 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :422	Latest by rubytuesday 09 Jul 09
ACCESS/CUSTODY Hi All, I posted a few days ago regarding my stbxh and that he is now taking me to court to get access/custody of our 2 boys, he's having a laugh reall ... 02 Jul 09, by ROLLERCOASTERRIDE Latest 08 Jul 09 by ROLLERCOASTERRIDE	Replies:5 :426	Latest by ROLLERCOASTERRIDE 08 Jul 09
Waiting for Cafcass Hello, I'm new to this forum, but any info would be great. I'm currently in proceedings to take my child out of the country to set up a new li ... 08 Jul 09, by Stabilo Latest 08 Jul 09 by Stabilo	Replies:2 :423	Latest by Stabilo 08 Jul 09
Notice of Proceedings Hearing I am a LIP and survived the First Drection Hearing for contact with my son. I agreed to a Wishes and Feelings report and now have that, along with an Interim Co ... 03 Jul 09, by coping so far Latest 07 Jul 09 by D L	Replies:1 :426	Latest by D L 07 Jul 09
getting contact For 2 years I've had weekly contact with my 2 children (ages 4 & 2), for the past year it has been a set routine of 5 days/nights with their mother then 3 d ... 04 Jul 09, by jumpingthroughhoops Latest 07 Jul 09 by D L	Replies:1 :408	Latest by D L 07 Jul 09
DESPERATE FOR HELP COURT TOMORROW - LIP! Hi, wondered if anyone can help? In court tomorrow, my ex is seeking Mirror Order (even though I now have leave to remove, will be back regularly, hav ... 05 Jul 09, by flowerpower friday Latest 06 Jul 09 by Fiona	Replies:2 :416	Latest by Fiona 06 Jul 09
Advice re: letter to court regarding residency Hi all My partner has been asked to submit a letter to the court stating why he should be given residence. He has temporary custody at the mom ... 01 Jul 09, by vicbee Latest 02 Jul 09 by vicbee	Replies:2 :387	Latest by vicbee 02 Jul 09
Help please!! My ex has cut my access to my children to a maximum of 24hrs every weekend. i.e. If i pick up on a Sat morning at 10am, they have to be back at 10am Sunday. I c ... 27 Jun 09, by Mr.HadEnough Latest 01 Jul 09 by claudefrog	Replies:1 :421	Latest by claudefrog 01 Jul 09
COURT HEARING Hi, my husband is taking me to court to get access/custody of our 2 boys, he was denied access through my solicitor because he had been sending inapprp ... 29 Jun 09, by ROLLERCOASTERRIDE Latest 30 Jun 09 by D L	Replies:1 :446	Latest by D L 30 Jun 09
3rd/4th court hearing or stop contact with son? 1st court hearing when contact broke down and could not be agreed by ex in Jan 09. Son is 8 another court hearing end of May 09 when she decided to ma ... 17 Jun 09, by 54321 Latest 30 Jun 09 by estranged_father	Replies:2 :403	Latest by estranged_father 30 Jun 09
Access/custody Hi my husband walked out and left me and our 2 boys 11/13 2 months ago, we had no idea he was going he just upped and left without a word or a letter, he sent o ... 27 Jun 09, by ROLLERCOASTERRIDE Latest 27 Jun 09 by NellNoRegrets	Replies:3 :432	Latest by NellNoRegrets 27 Jun 09
Drug testing Hi any advice? Stbx has tested positive for cocaine but last two tests have come back negative and we are up for review on the 3rd July. I wou ... 26 Jun 09, by alchemist Latest 26 Jun 09 by alchemist	Replies:2 :469	Latest by alchemist 26 Jun 09
Addition of maiden name Hi there. Have asked my stbx to allow me to add my maiden name to our daughter's surname as I want to revert back to it once all is settled. More impor ... 25 Jun 09, by alchemist Latest 25 Jun 09 by D L	Replies:1 :431	Latest by D L 25 Jun 09
First directions hearing - help needed I applied for a contact order as my stbx has reduced contact to only a few hours on a Sunday. I have two boys aged 2 and 5. I have a first directions hearing on ... 23 Jun 09, by micje Latest 25 Jun 09 by charlie09	Replies:3 :534	Latest by charlie09 25 Jun 09
When to Serve the Ex !!help needed!! Hi we have received a court date and my partner has to serve his ex but we are unsure of when to do this. The court date is 21st July but we know as soon as we ... 18 Jun 09, by elisaphilip Latest 19 Jun 09 by D L	Replies:2 :426	Latest by D L 19 Jun 09
Contact Order not being adhered to..Help! My husband has a contact order to see his son fri-sun alternate weekends, plus midweek contact for tea and 2 weeks holidays which was issued in 2006(before we w ... 15 Jun 09, by punky2009 Latest 16 Jun 09 by TBagpuss	Replies:1 :586	Latest by TBagpuss 16 Jun 09
Unfit father Hi everyone, My daughter is 3 in july. hasn't seen her father for 8 months. He was seeing her 5 hours on a saturday, for about 5 months. We had a blazing ro ... 15 Jun 09, by mozart8 Latest 15 Jun 09 by Grim2332	Replies:2 :434	Latest by Grim2332 15 Jun 09
What the Court expects from parents What the Family Courts expect from Parents The courts consider that these guidelines apply to all children and all parents. Please don’t think tha ... 10 Jun 09, by D L Latest 11 Jun 09 by Weeme 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :1996	Latest by Weeme 11 Jun 09
Ex's solicitor lied...advice please! Wanting more advice following my thread last night. Today i have realised that the email supposedly sent to me by ex's solicitor on the 14 May informin ... 19 May 09, by Busy Mum Latest 09 Jun 09 by Middi	Replies:6 :458	Latest by Middi 09 Jun 09
Children and Court My little girl (7) made a video witness statement. I have been told by the police that she will still have to attend court, but that she will be in a seperate r ... 30 Apr 09, by gettingpoorer Latest 08 Jun 09 by carmi	Replies:4 :458	Latest by carmi 08 Jun 09
ADVICE PLEASE Hi, Trying to get my head round this whole process. I have applied for a contact order as I've not seen my children for several months now. Who is a ... 05 Jun 09, by onamission Latest 06 Jun 09 by Nikkis9316	Replies:1 :440	Latest by Nikkis9316 06 Jun 09
Urgent Help - re. CAFCAS Watford and waiting times First post by new member (dual posting in another forum too) - dad of 2 great kids with de facto shared residence. Ex applied for sole residence, but agreed a n ... 04 Jun 09, by elindio Latest 04 Jun 09 by Fiona	Replies:1 :448	Latest by Fiona 04 Jun 09
Can i contact CAFCASS, no initial welfare issues?? I shall try to keep this brief (sorry its not), any comments very welcome. I posted previously as my ex of my youngest child wanted all day sundays (ev ... 29 May 09, by Nikkis9316 Latest 30 May 09 by Nikkis9316	Replies:6 :475	Latest by Nikkis9316 30 May 09
Cafcass report waiting times business.t ... 29 May 09, by maggie Latest 30 May 09 by Nikkis9316	Replies:2 :665	Latest by Nikkis9316 30 May 09

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