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DRA hearing = final hearing? HELP I had a DRA hearing and the judge seemed to ignore all my evidence of the respondent's documented lies, my long timeline of abuse (emotional, verbal, coercive c ... 20 Feb 20, by wiki999 Latest 20 Feb 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :1419	Latest by rubytuesday 20 Feb 20
Case Summary Example - URGENT Hi I am a litigant in person for my application for a child arrangements order for my 2 children. I currently have my children living with me, and am a ... 01 Feb 20, by Jclark Latest 04 Feb 20 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :1462	Latest by rubytuesday 04 Feb 20
Barrister costs I have a final three day court hearing in Guildford for a child arrangement hearing ( his request for three days to have his family as witnesses). We have a Sec ... 01 Oct 19, by Candleinthewind	Replies:0 :1117
Position statement at FHDRA yes or no Hi, A bit confused. I have an FDHRA for my son end of July 2019. Can you help me understand this? Many say that I should produce a position st ... 21 Jul 19, by Allcry Latest 02 Aug 19 by Allcry	Replies:1 :1623	Latest by Allcry 02 Aug 19
C100 statement - Urgent Child arrangement Hi I'm a LIP and a bit stuck and looking for a guide or structure for the statement in a c100 urgent application. I am doing this online so it applies all the r ... 15 Jun 19, by Allcry Latest 20 Jul 19 by Allcry	Replies:5 :2014	Latest by Allcry 20 Jul 19
Why won't social services tell Cafcass everything? Social Services had a report from school which caused them to warn ex. They told me on three different occasions that they are concerned ex is emotionally abus ... 01 Mar 19, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 16 Mar 19 by MissingMySon2009	Replies:3 :1202	Latest by MissingMySon2009 16 Mar 19
Cafcass safeguarding interview I have a Cafcass safeguarding interview tomorrow, 30 minutes on the telephone. Is there a set format for these? ... 25 Feb 19, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 27 Feb 19 by MissingMySon2009 1 2	Replies:12 :3736	Latest by MissingMySon2009 27 Feb 19
Reports What are the differences between section 7, section 25 and section 37 reports for a child aged 11? I am working out what to ask the Court for. ... 25 Feb 19, by MissingMySon2009 Latest 26 Feb 19 by .Charles	Replies:3 :1080	Latest by .Charles 26 Feb 19
C100 - withdrawing from the court, no order sought We are approaching our 6th hearing. There are some recent developments - we are communicating well and everything is looking good. I am aware ... 20 Feb 19, by michael007	Replies:0 :1540
Representing myself HELP!! Hi, Can I please have some tips and any advice about representing myself?. I finally has got the courage to go back to court for my daughter all I will ... 27 May 18, by anny Latest 15 Jan 19 by Rachel Munro 1 2	Replies:12 :2296	Latest by Rachel Munro 15 Jan 19
Cross-examination in final contact hearing? I have been given the chance to cross-examine my ex in a final contact hearing, I am seeking a better contact arrangement for my 7 year old child and have appli ... 04 Dec 18, by England1217 Latest 04 Jan 19 by CANM861	Replies:1 :906	Latest by CANM861 04 Jan 19
Xmas contact My ex partner has now stopped me from having any contact with my children, year 5 and 1. What is the process of seeing them, she is saying I have to go to c ... 20 Dec 18, by SM2013 Latest 20 Dec 18 by Forseti	Replies:1 :730	Latest by Forseti 20 Dec 18
CAFCASS correspondence / disclosure Hi All, Am I right that during Children Act proceedings, there is an onus on both parties to disclose correspondence with CAFCASS, as an office of the ... 16 Oct 18, by s59	Replies:0 :971
Solicitor/Direct Access Barrister Needed - London Hi All, I am Litigant in Person (LiP) for financial and children proceedings at Family Court in Holborn. I am looking to instruct a barrister ... 07 Oct 18, by CaptainM Latest 08 Oct 18 by .Sylvia	Replies:1 :976	Latest by .Sylvia 08 Oct 18
Can I get full custody of my daughter Dear Sirs, I have 7 year old daughter who's been suffering for years with physical and emotional abuse from my exwife. My exwife and I divorced 3 years ... 27 Sep 18, by Robby S Latest 28 Sep 18 by .Sylvia	Replies:6 :1060	Latest by .Sylvia 28 Sep 18
First time court for access Hi I have my first hearing next week for access to my nearly one year old child. The jist is I have refused all offer of contact from ex becau ... 20 Aug 18, by adderblack	Replies:0 :816
Explantion of court wording Hi There Could someone explain the exact meaning of this wording in a court order? it says I must not remove (names of child) from 06 Jul 18, by Sarah72 Latest 07 Jul 18 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:1 :966	Latest by WYSPECIAL 07 Jul 18
Contact Issues. Court Needed. My partner is having a rough time with his ex. Currently he can only see his son if ex is present. There is no reason for this whatsoever...she has tried saying ... 24 Jun 18, by Rose2790 Latest 25 Jun 18 by .Sylvia	Replies:1 :649	Latest by .Sylvia 25 Jun 18
Trapped in the UK - Leave to Remove refused I am a Spanish national who has been living in the UK for 12 years. I have an 8 year old son with my ex-partner (we were never married). We separated 3 years ag ... 16 Dec 12, by TrappedintheUK Latest 14 Jun 18 by Cozynixe	Replies:5 :1516	Latest by Cozynixe 14 Jun 18
Can I request a different judge? I would like to know if I could request a different judge for child court hearing. I am LiP. The child involved is around 4.5 years old. < ... 15 Jul 13, by bab Latest 22 Mar 18 by Hjboss 1 2	Replies:7 :3110	Latest by Hjboss 22 Mar 18
Enforcement Order Hi, Does anyone here have any experience of going to court for an enforcement order? My husband split from his sons mother when the child was ... 13 Mar 18, by bluesteel	Replies:0 :774
Safety and Welfare of my Children Hi, I will give a brief description of what is going on and any advice would be more than welcome if anyone has been in a similar position. i ... 12 Mar 18, by bobby_super	Replies:0 :825
Child contact hearing Does any one know if my ex husband does not agree postpone. What I can do for postpone. As from last hearing judge oredered that until thefollowing have been se ... 17 Feb 18, by Happy8	Replies:0 :613
judge overlooking childrens needs please someone help us my granchildren ages 4 and 3 are on t ... 22 Oct 17, by tracyjane Latest 22 Oct 17 by tracyjane	Replies:2 :1051	Latest by tracyjane 22 Oct 17
Nightmare first hearing Situation is - son has had two homes and two separated parents since birth. Not an easy road, but regular contact for 8 years then Mother started making false ... 22 Oct 17, by Hazel123	Replies:0 :824
Court order: Ex says I am refusing contact. Ex sees kids ( 4 and 5) Wednesday Thursday ( Overnight if he is not working or just picking from school having tea till 6pm if he is (He asked till 6pm ... 22 Sep 17, by mamabear1 Latest 23 Sep 17 by hadenoughnow	Replies:1 :812	Latest by hadenoughnow 23 Sep 17
Children letter to Cafcass Can I forward letter written by children to the Cafcass officer? One of my child staying with me doesn't want to visit my ex and the other child staying with he ... 13 Sep 17, by DTS Latest 14 Sep 17 by fairlyhas	Replies:1 :875	Latest by fairlyhas 14 Sep 17
Unusual circumstances cafcass At finding of fact, my barrister recommended I should compromise with ex and get a better child arrangemts order and leave the finding of fact that CAFCASS reco ... 07 Sep 17, by Singleroses	Replies:0 :939
Re A : Letter to a Young Person This judgement was given by Mr Justice Peter Jackson in the High Court in a letter to the child. The way it is written is absolutely spot on! Obviously ... 27 Jul 17, by Bubblegum11 Latest 29 Jul 17 by Carlsberg71	Replies:1 :902	Latest by Carlsberg71 29 Jul 17
Ex is refusing cafcas permission to speak to child Hi Second child related hearing is due for July 14th for me to gain more access to my third daughter - who is now 14. Post the first hearing t ... 29 Jun 17, by fencing Latest 29 Jun 17 by dukey	Replies:1 :753	Latest by dukey 29 Jun 17
gp letter needed by cafcass court hi all am going to court for child contact, and CAFCASS want a gp letter about my mental state i have , not now in the past had bad depression and i am not usi ... 16 Jun 17, by yes please Latest 17 Jun 17 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :1368	Latest by rubytuesday 17 Jun 17
Offence advice My brother-in-law is currently going through a child court hearing. His ex-partner has really messed him about, lying at every opportunity. My friend has spen ... 02 Jun 17, by crazzyfool	Replies:0 :648
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First hearing in child arrangements order Hi I have applied to the courts to help determine a fair living arrangement for my third daughter - who is now 14, she has always wanted 50/50 - and th ... 28 Apr 17, by fencing Latest 02 May 17 by fairlyhas	Replies:3 :889	Latest by fairlyhas 02 May 17
I just want to see my half-brother My parents have been divorced 12 years now, and they still bicker like small children. My dad has remarried and I have a 5 year old half brother. Recently he ha ... 01 Jun 10, by BrokenPeaceKeeper Latest 05 Apr 17 by WYSPECIAL 1 2 3	Replies:14 :3366	Latest by WYSPECIAL 05 Apr 17
Abuse of Court time by ex My ex-was asked to prepare new Scott schedule limited to 6 allegations. This is a Unless order as previous 2 Scott schedules have had more than 20 allegations ... 16 Mar 17, by nsunkada Latest 18 Mar 17 by nsunkada	Replies:2 :644	Latest by nsunkada 18 Mar 17
Section 7 Help: Urgent I have a section 7 requested by the court for my 2 children. I am keen to prepare for the interviews by CAFCASS. Any pointers/guides/resources. Am keen ... 23 Jan 17, by StunnedDad Latest 16 Mar 17 by nsunkada	Replies:3 :820	Latest by nsunkada 16 Mar 17
Magistrates I have applied for a Specific Issue and Child Arrangements Order to relocate around 100 miles to be near to family and support for my little boy and me, and for ... 19 Jan 17, by Tea307 Latest 20 Jan 17 by jonathancj	Replies:4 :599	Latest by jonathancj 20 Jan 17
New partner's details disclosure required? It looks like I'm about to start court proceedings against my soon-to-be-ex-wife for a child arrangement order. She has a history of domestic violence against ... 17 Jan 17, by rustyspoons Latest 17 Jan 17 by rustyspoons	Replies:2 :554	Latest by rustyspoons 17 Jan 17
Non Molestation Order Good Morning all, I have CAO hearing on 23rd Jan. Last hearing was meant to be for fact-finding on Oct 20th. My ex-withdrew her allegations on the da ... 10 Jan 17, by nsunkada	Replies:0 :582

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