C100 - what do I need to do next....?

There maybe implications and so it''s best to raise this as an issue when you first get in there. One way to re-enforce the point would be to have a handout of a calendar with the days or nights you have had your daughter over the last however long you want to fill it up for ready for the judge and hand it to them at the start of the hearing.

Thanks - its a real worry. I just cant understand why theyve worded it that way. It''s pretty frustrating. Your advice is so reassuring though

Ive got my FHDRA on 17th November. I''m just wondering what preparation I need to do? My ex wife didnt attend mediation - with cost identified as an issue. Is it likely that we will automatically be told to attend nediation before anything else happens?

I am asking for 50/50 shared care after it was reduced from 55/45 to 72/28 when I moved in with my new partner. All communication has now ended and I now just get an email from a solicitor setting out the dates I can see my daughter marked with this note: To clarify our client is not willing to negotiate the arrangements with you. If you do not agree with the arrangements that our client is proposing we would suggest that you seek your own independent legal advice in respect of the same.

I''m a really good dad and have a really close bond with my 3 year old having brought her up on my own since her mom and I separated. My daughter regularly asks why she doesnt see me as much and asks why she can''t see mommy and daddy ''2 and 2'' (2 days each).

Any advice for the next step is appreciated so I can focus on my daughter rather than worrying about court

Thanks

I suggest you write out a Position Statement; although there''s no requirement to do so, there''s nothing in the CAP to say you can''t. It''s likely that the other side will prepare one anyway.

IF you need any help with the PS, just shout

Thanks - Ive used lots of your advice to write out a parenting plan - thank you Are there any example position statements on the site regarding what I should include?

There will be, but I think most of them are now quite old, and not in keeping with the "new" CAP.

The Family Law A to Z has a PS example plus lots of other very useful information about child applications

I''ll post something up later this evening (if I can sit for long enough - I have a slipped disc in my lower back) - if not, it will be tomorrow.

Hi, Im in the process of writing a position statement over the next couple of weeks. Ive also had a letter from CAFCASS saying theyre going to call me the day before the hearing - what are they likely to ask me or need to know?