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Urgent advice regarding contact I am seeking urgent advice please. I have been separated from my wife for over 2 years and we have a 5 year old daughter. I previously found out my wife was ... 01 Mar 17, by Mattw Latest 02 Mar 17 by Bubblegum11	Replies:2 :450	Latest by Bubblegum11 02 Mar 17
Telling the children about seperation / divorce My husband and I have been married 12 and half years. Our marriage had broken down for many years. My husband doesn’t deny that our marriage is broken in fact ... 28 Feb 17, by dungaree Latest 01 Mar 17 by dungaree	Replies:3 :472	Latest by dungaree 01 Mar 17
Joint Parental Responsibility CO/Moving Abroad My ex was given joint parental responsibility by court order in 2009 but chose not to see his son. I now have to move abroad. Can I take my son with me withou ... 13 Feb 17, by desperatehousewife Latest 22 Feb 17 by pendlewitch	Replies:1 :481	Latest by pendlewitch 22 Feb 17
Asking for residence vs shared care arrangements? I'm in the process of getting divorced from my wife. We have tried mediation but the mediator has told us we're stuck as she won't flex on the idea of me having ... 20 Jan 17, by rustyspoons Latest 22 Feb 17 by pendlewitch	Replies:3 :755	Latest by pendlewitch 22 Feb 17
STBX hasn't seen our son in 18months, what now I separated from my violent alcoholic husband 18months ago. We have a 10year old little boy together who is registered with my husband surname (something he for ... 18 Feb 17, by sarahmitzie Latest 21 Feb 17 by AtoZed	Replies:3 :514	Latest by AtoZed 21 Feb 17
Missing section in child arrangements order Recently we had a final hearing and an order was made. (Previously we've had 4 hearing, a fact finding and several CAFCASS reports over two years so it's been a ... 21 Feb 17, by AtoZed Latest 21 Feb 17 by AtoZed	Replies:2 :477	Latest by AtoZed 21 Feb 17
McKenzie Friend for Bath? Hi, I was in court this morning at Bath which does not have a Court Support Unit. I was advised to find a McKenzie Friend to help me with statements on ... 16 Feb 17, by James1968 Latest 19 Feb 17 by daddydaycare	Replies:1 :566	Latest by daddydaycare 19 Feb 17
can the mother enforce child contact arrangements? Hi My partner is going through a divorce. They are now up to the financial separation agreement. Both have supplied info. But it won't go any further as ... 17 Feb 17, by natann Latest 17 Feb 17 by natann	Replies:2 :402	Latest by natann 17 Feb 17
Family Based Arrangement Hi all Could I ask the forums advice about setting up a Family Based Arrangement? I'm hoping a judge will sign off the following terms as part of a con ... 14 Feb 17, by Bagel11 Latest 15 Feb 17 by Bagel11	Replies:4 :455	Latest by Bagel11 15 Feb 17
Dad C100 representing myself opening statement Hi. I have a court hearing, very soon. The Directions hearing. I'm the applicant and understand that I will have to speak first, explain what it is that I want ... 20 Sep 16, by gandalf1403 Latest 11 Feb 17 by hampine 1 2	Replies:7 :1800	Latest by hampine 11 Feb 17
Child Arrangement Order Hi All, I have a Child Arrangement Order that states our child lives with me. However there is no mention of holidays, or passport. Under ... 06 Feb 17, by fairlyhas Latest 06 Feb 17 by fairlyhas	Replies:1 :485	Latest by fairlyhas 06 Feb 17
Bad idea not to mention child in divorce papers? Hi everyone. My husband is about to commence divorce proceedings. We have 1 child together and I have 2 from a previous relationship (who he has no contact with ... 02 Feb 17, by Hag Latest 03 Feb 17 by Forseti 1 2	Replies:9 :1117	Latest by Forseti 03 Feb 17
consent orders Hi, I have recently just received my pension and my ex has been on the phone wanting it. we signed a consent order a couple of years ago and it was sig ... 01 Feb 17, by F3rob Latest 01 Feb 17 by F3rob	Replies:4 :444	Latest by F3rob 01 Feb 17
Independent School Fees My children and I are relocating to our previous place of residence. They are both currently privately educated and have been since they began school i ... 01 Feb 17, by divorcing parent	Replies:0 :448
Daughter at Dads with Angry Drunk Step Mum... Hi All Haven't posted for a while, so forgive my dropping in. I just wanted to see if anyone else had had any similar issues and if there's anything I ... 01 Feb 17, by zodiac	Replies:0 :439
Home paternity test - any reccommedations? I am putting my plans in place for separating from my wife. Long story, but it is a miserable relationship, and she won't go to counselling. We have th ... 26 Jan 17, by batterseaboy Latest 28 Jan 17 by Forseti	Replies:4 :414	Latest by Forseti 28 Jan 17
Communication re children Hi, I have 3 children with my ex. We separated in 2009 and are now divorced. They moved 3 hours away from me a few years ago. I have them ever ... 21 Jan 17, by bobsp Latest 27 Jan 17 by bobsp	Replies:6 :383	Latest by bobsp 27 Jan 17
Defending a school fees order Hi All, No consent order yet as we ex is "going to war with me" over the finances. ex wife has £150k in bank I have £50k in ba ... 14 Nov 16, by fairlyhas Latest 26 Jan 17 by PapaDebaze	Replies:3 :517	Latest by PapaDebaze 26 Jan 17
At what age can a child consent to contact? Hello. I am father of a boy who I have not seen in over 6 years. My ex took me to court and after several hearings and reports by CAFCASS I walked. I w ... 25 Jan 17, by Nowhereman Locked Latest 25 Jan 17 by Mitchum Locked 1 2 3	Replies:18 :1726	Latest by Mitchum 25 Jan 17
Fathers right in maintaining access for grandparen Hi all, Recently separated. In the middle of discussions about access arrangements for children. had originally agreed a 2 day then a 3 day we ... 25 Jan 17, by dadbod2000 Latest 25 Jan 17 by Bubblegum11 1 2	Replies:11 :923	Latest by Bubblegum11 25 Jan 17
CAFCASS recommendations Hi All, So CAFCASS have come back and recommended our 11yo live with me and visit his mum alternate weekends. We have our first hearing in a w ... 24 Jan 17, by fairlyhas Latest 25 Jan 17 by legal eagle	Replies:1 :369	Latest by legal eagle 25 Jan 17
Consent order or Parenting agreement Hi, STBX and I attended mediation to sort out child contact arrangement. After a lot of delay my styx has finally responded to my solicitor''s letter on fin ... 04 May 16, by nikita1975 Latest 24 Jan 17 by MsMona	Replies:4 :1138	Latest by MsMona 24 Jan 17
Contact arrangements for 3 & 5 yr old, advice pls Hi, I'm trying to come to an agreement with my STBXH. I'm not sure what's fair on the children, I don't want them to be constantly shuffling between ho ... 17 Jan 17, by Abi8585 Latest 21 Jan 17 by Fiona	Replies:3 :407	Latest by Fiona 21 Jan 17
Child maintenance lump sum Hi Can child maintenance calculations tale a large sum in their bank account? So for example an ex is telling they earn a small amount yet their form E ... 21 Jan 17, by Bengal Latest 21 Jan 17 by Bubblegum11	Replies:1 :579	Latest by Bubblegum11 21 Jan 17
shared care Just wondering what other peoples shared care arrangements look like ie how you split the week, school holidays, inset days, birthdays and Christmas etc. I ... 10 Jan 17, by rcs123food	Replies:0 :364
Dealing with CAFCASS Hi All, I have my phone call with CAFCASS in a couple of weeks and was looking for advice. One of the reasons I had to take my ex to court was ... 03 Jan 17, by fairlyhas Latest 03 Jan 17 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :455	Latest by rubytuesday 03 Jan 17
Rights of Half-Siblings to know each other. I have a four year old daughter who's residence was transfered to me from her mother at the age of two on the grounds of emotional/psychological abuse. Her moth ... 30 Dec 16, by 12times4 Latest 30 Dec 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:2 :372	Latest by Bubblegum11 30 Dec 16
maintenance My husband an I have been together 16 yr marries 10 now ex wife has made a claim for bk dated child support for ter 24 yr old daughter we are on benidir aa I'm ... 21 Dec 16, by jodunwell Latest 21 Dec 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :410	Latest by rubytuesday 21 Dec 16
Form to appeal to Supreme Court/ Time period I would like to know which form to fill up to get my child's custody removed from his father. I have not seen or heard from my child past one month- ever since ... 15 Dec 16, by angel9 Latest 16 Dec 16 by jonathancj	Replies:1 :328	Latest by jonathancj 16 Dec 16
Improving communication Well, i'm 2.5yr into a perfectly functioning child arrangement order (I was one of the first I understand to have one) and whilst the letter of the order has be ... 12 Dec 16, by Cameron70 Latest 14 Dec 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:4 :495	Latest by rubytuesday 14 Dec 16
Supreme Court strikes down Named Person scheme This might be of interest for our Scottish members - and law geeks in general. Judges at the UK Supreme Court have declared the Scottish Government's ... 28 Jul 16, by rubytuesday Latest 13 Dec 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :481	Latest by rubytuesday 13 Dec 16
Has anyone heard of Talkingparents.com? Hi Everyone, I wondered if anyone has come across the communication method through Talkingparents.com? My Ex goes through phases of sending me abusive and b ... 12 Dec 16, by Mary Biggins Latest 12 Dec 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:3 :429	Latest by Bubblegum11 12 Dec 16
Court proceedings for school choice Hello all, My ex and I have 50:50 shared parenting and cannot agree on a school and MIAM has happened but she won't talk. Is it C100 that I ne ... 05 Dec 16, by Big_Jim Latest 05 Dec 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :450	Latest by rubytuesday 05 Dec 16
first court hearing and recomendations from cafcas Due in court next Wednesday for first hearing as ex has applied for full custody of our girls. Had safeguarding telephone interview with CAFCASS worker last ... 27 Nov 16, by rcs123food	Replies:0 :350
Partners ex abandoning their kids for 5 months. My partner and his ex wife had a verbal agreement on separation 5 years ago, that they would share 50/50 care of the 2 kids (currently age 10 and 17). There is ... 24 Nov 16, by archie73 Latest 25 Nov 16 by archie73 1 2	Replies:13 :932	Latest by archie73 25 Nov 16
Child Arrangement - Grandparent Hi, My Husband has managed to get a Non Molestation Order (NMO) against me after he was having an affair. We arranged a weekly contact for him to have ... 24 Nov 16, by Lonely23 Latest 24 Nov 16 by Lonely23	Replies:4 :364	Latest by Lonely23 24 Nov 16
Ex wife going back full time asking me to do more. Ok so with my job i work away for 6 months of the year and the ex-wife works part time Monday-Wednesday. I give child maintenance and i have my daughter for ... 23 Nov 16, by SplashSplish Latest 23 Nov 16 by SplashSplish	Replies:2 :399	Latest by SplashSplish 23 Nov 16
Final Order - CAO I have final hearing of CAO on Jan 23. After nearly 1 year of court case, on Oct 20 District Judge struck out the allegations of my ex and ordered immediate ... 22 Nov 16, by nsunkada Latest 23 Nov 16 by jonathancj	Replies:1 :372	Latest by jonathancj 23 Nov 16
Rival CB claim by ex wife Hi all, I have always had the CB for our 11yo. We moved out of the FMH 3 months ago and she has put in a rival claim. Even though I do 100% of ... 22 Nov 16, by fairlyhas Latest 22 Nov 16 by Lipstickandlollipops	Replies:1 :423	Latest by Lipstickandlollipops 22 Nov 16
Ex routinely ignores child arrangements order Looking for advice on the best way to manage this situation. My ex has primary care of our two children (aged 4) and there is a child arrangements order which ... 10 Oct 16, by Man38 Latest 03 Nov 16 by Man38	Replies:3 :424	Latest by Man38 03 Nov 16

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