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Hi, I’m new to this forum so I apologise I’n advance for any errors made, I see my daughter every Sunday only her mum has a restraining order against me, non violent. I’m being totally ignored when asking for more time. If I file c100 is this a route to get more time? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I haven’t seen her since lockdown started either..
Thanks in advance
hi,
yes filing a c100 would be the best option. then court can give you overnight stays. standard is friday - sunday evening every other weekend/half of school holidays. could also get a midweek visit or overnight. how old is your child?
making court application right now is terrible due to lockdown. i would wait a couple more days until the courts start opening and business as usual. you could apply online, and you may get a hearing date in 6-8 weeks time.
you would need to speak to a family mediator first, so they can give you permission to apply to court. costs £89-100. c100 costs £215
are you getting any video calls with your child at the moment?
She is 4, I’ve gad no video calls I’m told mediation isn’t possible due to restraining order. She has 3 young brothers also: we miss her dearly but need to leave her mum alone as we fear further distance. I was informed I could see her again when she returns to school. Is every other weekend a real reality for me ? She has a lovely bedroom and my home is very suitable for her.
You’ve no idea how grateful I am for advice
Thank you
hi,
if it goes to court then you would carry on seeing your child every week, only if your ex agrees to it. she would probably object to you having child for a full weekend, every weekend. every other weekend is the norm in court. but you can shorten the gaps you see your child by having mid-week contact. video calls too.
as mediation not possible with ex, then you still have to have a chat by yourself, with a mediator. and they can give you permission to apply to court.
during this lockdown, its expected that if your ex is keeping your child for you, then she is expected to allow regular video calls. you can not really enjoy summer, just seeing your child for the day on a weekend.
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