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Sorry Sorry I had to delet as worried ... 08 Jan 17, by Easterssoon Latest 08 Jan 17 by Mitchum	Replies:1 :530	Latest by Mitchum 08 Jan 17
False Allegation Domestic Abuse I recently made an application to the Family Court for Enforcement of a Child Contact Order. There was an order already in place it has been denied on and off ... 05 Jan 17, by J_P_B_2011	Replies:0 :493
cafcass report writer left So last week I was meant to challenge Cafcass at a Final Hearing, about my report and recommendations for contact with my daughter. Previous week I hea ... 25 Nov 16, by pixiefeet Latest 07 Dec 16 by pixiefeet 1 2	Replies:7 :1723	Latest by pixiefeet 07 Dec 16
Invasion of Privacy Hi There - not sure if I am in the correct category. This does link in with Child Contact enforcement. A couple of years ago my partner bought his 7 year old ... 01 Nov 16, by J_P_B_2011	Replies:0 :574
Ex partner not responding. Hi all. Just wondered if anyone knew what happens when a party to child hearings doesn't respond to there solicitor etc regarding proceedings ? 18 Oct 16, by Heartbroke.dad	Replies:0 :468
Family Assistance Order and cafcass - help as LiP Cafcass have written wishes and feelings report including child not to be forced to see parent but given time and citing to force them could be counterproductiv ... 22 Aug 16, by Bulldozer23 Latest 12 Oct 16 by Bulldozer23	Replies:6 :1032	Latest by Bulldozer23 12 Oct 16
MSP help ? Hi all. Just wondered if anyone has any experience with the above ? I have a meeting tomorrow with my local MSP to see if he can help my son and I ... 27 Sep 16, by Heartbroke.dad	Replies:0 :568
Unfair hearing / solicitor negligence. Hi there I'm hoping someone could help me as I am in desperate need of some solid advice on how I stand. I have raised my son since his birth as his mo ... 25 Sep 16, by Heartbroke.dad	Replies:0 :458
Amending a child contact order Hi My partner had to take his x to court in June to get access to his 7 yr old daughter following his x stopping contact as he would not walk away with zero ... 08 Sep 16, by kimberleyj	Replies:0 :441
Amending child arrangements order ... 06 Sep 16, by MrBrown Latest 07 Sep 16 by Yummy_Mummy	Replies:2 :544	Latest by Yummy_Mummy 07 Sep 16
Help- dad witholding passport Help. I am due to go on holiday with my daughter to Turkey at the end of August. He said fine when I booked it in January but is now saying he won't let me ... 25 Jul 16, by Ras Latest 25 Jul 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:2 :538	Latest by Bubblegum11 25 Jul 16
Ex took me to court instead of just calling. Very long story short my ex has always been controlling and threatening and after 10 months of being the girls back to the house wanted to meet somewhere neutra ... 07 Jul 16, by Froggie72 Latest 07 Jul 16 by Froggie72	Replies:2 :529	Latest by Froggie72 07 Jul 16
Section 7 Hi All Please can someone tell me why a section 7 would be requested, contact that is being requested by the NRP is already being given and yet a secti ... 25 May 16, by Dairy Maid Latest 05 Jul 16 by Bulldozer23	Replies:2 :761	Latest by Bulldozer23 05 Jul 16
Advice needs re PSO Hi I wonder if anyone can offer any advice. I currently have a Child arrangements order (previously it was called a shared residence order) I had to go ... 10 Jun 16, by MaxWan Latest 14 Jun 16 by MB06	Replies:3 :492	Latest by MB06 14 Jun 16
Going back to court: appeal or new case? Hi Here are the facts put as concisely as I can: Court order of joint residence, against CAFCASS recommendations and despite respondent being ... 13 Jun 16, by MB06 Latest 14 Jun 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:4 :509	Latest by rubytuesday 14 Jun 16
Another let down Hi after 2 child welfare hearings and 6 procedural (the next today) plus 4 very expensive mediation sessions and numerous minutes being banded about just when w ... 31 May 16, by bollybong	Replies:0 :417
First Holy Communion for Child A friend''s ex will not permit him/his family to come to their child''s First Holy Communion. He is going to court to fight this. Does anyone have any bright i ... 30 May 16, by HappyOneDay Latest 30 May 16 by rubytuesday 1 2	Replies:9 :1487	Latest by rubytuesday 30 May 16
Form C1A and adult children Does this form apply to adult children? Form C1A Allegations of harm and domestic violence states "You are completing this form becau ... 09 May 16, by ignatz Latest 10 May 16 by ignatz	Replies:2 :591	Latest by ignatz 10 May 16
Cost of court proceedings, self representing Just wondering how much it costs for an applicant in Child court case. I know it is 215 for the initial application but would the applicant have any further cos ... 22 Apr 16, by Froggie72 Latest 24 Apr 16 by .Charles	Replies:3 :499	Latest by .Charles 24 Apr 16
Wants custody to avoid maintenance. Absent father. Im shaking as I''m writing this. My ex husband is always doing what he can to upset me and it''s working. He tried to get me to take him back for a full 18 ... 21 Apr 16, by Froggie72 Latest 21 Apr 16 by Declan	Replies:1 :519	Latest by Declan 21 Apr 16
First hearing 3 weeks, lying absent , cafcass.Help Anybody in the UK had a First hearing dispute resolution appointment with their ex narcissist who hasn''t bothered with the children for a long time? Mine has b ... 03 Apr 16, by Froggie72 Latest 03 Apr 16 by Froggie72	Replies:6 :660	Latest by Froggie72 03 Apr 16
Can I ask CAFCASS to do further work Hi All CAFCASS were involved in my case about a year ago, they saw ma and my children briefly, did a S7 report, thier report concluded that contact bet ... 14 Mar 16, by wuzzbuzz	Replies:0 :443
ex about to have contact with children, worried Hi All, To cut a very long story short, i was in a dv relationship (everything except physical) although it was bordering on it. Ended up with an inju ... 01 Mar 16, by wuzzbuzz	Replies:0 :423
Family Court Hearings for over 6 years I have been taken to family courts for the last 6 years by my child’s BP. My child (R) is 7. I have never stopped contact, have always encouraged it and alwa ... 18 Feb 16, by borofel Latest 20 Feb 16 by wishfulthinking	Replies:1 :478	Latest by wishfulthinking 20 Feb 16
considering other siblings in a CAO my ex wants to be difficult and have our son when it suits him completely ignoring whats best for my son, my other children or even the practicalities of what h ... 08 Feb 16, by aliceinwonderland02 Latest 09 Feb 16 by aliceinwonderland02	Replies:2 :585	Latest by aliceinwonderland02 09 Feb 16
havent sent papers back :/ i didnt read them properly and didnt realise i needed to fill anything out or return anything , seems i dont have a c1a form either so will need to go get from ... 23 Jan 16, by aliceinwonderland02 Latest 25 Jan 16 by aliceinwonderland02	Replies:2 :451	Latest by aliceinwonderland02 25 Jan 16
court next month unreasonable ex ok so basically this is a long story but ill try to keep it as short as possible . my ex partner was emotionally abusive, refused to help with anything whil ... 19 Jan 16, by aliceinwonderland02 Latest 20 Jan 16 by aliceinwonderland02	Replies:2 :494	Latest by aliceinwonderland02 20 Jan 16
CAFCASS Meetings Hi, We have just received the letter confirming the details of the Section 7 Wishes and Feelings meeting with CAFCASS. The court ordered sessi ... 06 Nov 15, by Tallulah1 Latest 05 Jan 16 by s59	Replies:1 :536	Latest by s59 05 Jan 16
do i need a barrister? We go to a contested hearing next week. My ex has refused to let our son stay over as per interim contact order on grounds that he doesn''t want to. trying to ... 04 Dec 15, by deathinjune	Replies:0 :436
child welfare hearing I have had a child welfare hearing as I am wanting to move with my children 45 miles west. The sheriff has requested a court reporter to take my childrens'' ... 17 Nov 15, by zizigav Latest 17 Nov 15 by Fiona	Replies:1 :525	Latest by Fiona 17 Nov 15
Final Trial I have my final trial coming up soon, where i will be cross examined by my ex wifes barrister re our son. Does anyone have any tips, or types of questions they ... 03 Nov 15, by zayn123 Latest 04 Nov 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :451	Latest by rubytuesday 04 Nov 15
SECTION 7 & Addendum URGENT hi there, Can anyone help me my ex has taken me to court for full parental responsibility. A section 7 report was done by social services which was leaning ... 27 Oct 15, by Dgheaven Latest 27 Oct 15 by Dgheaven	Replies:3 :1344	Latest by Dgheaven 27 Oct 15
Exchanging Position Statements - Please Advice I was wondering if anyone could provide some advice on the following: My ex and I were ordered to exchange position statements in relation to child arr ... 11 Oct 15, by Daddy2011 Latest 13 Oct 15 by thedragon	Replies:1 :1258	Latest by thedragon 13 Oct 15
Making changes to a child arrangement order Hello - could some confirm how I can go about making changes to a child arrangement order. For the previous case I was the applicant. Thanks ... 07 Oct 15, by homealone12 Latest 12 Oct 15 by rubytuesday	Replies:6 :655	Latest by rubytuesday 12 Oct 15
VERY COMPLEX SITUATION... READ WITH CARE Hi, I am new to this to family and this is my first post but back to the reason I''m here. I will try and keep this as simple as possible, but not sure ... 25 Sep 15, by TheoThomas Latest 25 Sep 15 by TheoThomas	Replies:2 :491	Latest by TheoThomas 25 Sep 15
Changes to Court Order - Advice Please We have a current court order that allows contact with my daughter however I want more time with her, its currently really 1 day a fortnight. I have a few h ... 21 Sep 15, by tk1 Latest 22 Sep 15 by tk1	Replies:2 :479	Latest by tk1 22 Sep 15
Prohibited steps order Hi I have received court papers regarding my daughter, who at the moment the judge has awarded the father a child residence order. Also it states my partner ... 13 Sep 15, by Ju2009 Latest 14 Sep 15 by Ju2009	Replies:4 :570	Latest by Ju2009 14 Sep 15
final hearing: late statements and CAFCASS query Hello I am a father who has his children half the time. I have an imminent final hearing because the mother of my children wants them more. The CAFCASS ... 28 Jan 13, by 5050father Latest 04 Sep 15 by s59 1 2	Replies:10 :1969	Latest by s59 04 Sep 15
Contact order broken My ex has now broken several court orders so can I take it to a higher court because the family court are not punishing her for breaking these orders ... 02 Sep 15, by I love my kids Latest 02 Sep 15 by I love my kids	Replies:2 :454	Latest by I love my kids 02 Sep 15
no position statement I''ve applied to vary the existing order and have a date for the court hearing but unlike in previous court appearances they have not asked for a position state ... 18 Jul 15, by Joe123	Replies:0 :477

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