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Fantastic, is there anywhere specific on the cao application where I should note that I would like an interim order? I have already filled it out but my mum is handing it in for me tomorrow because I work during court open hours.
Morning,
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Just add it into what you are looking to achieve, in the box where you outline things for the judge.
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GTTS
Morning thankyou
I received an email from the sw saying there was a conference yesterday which I wasn't invited to. My daughter has come off the child protection plan and is no longer involved with the social services. Due to having a restraining order for messaging her mum about missing my daughter I'm unable to message her and arrange contact. Do I have any other options than to wait until the court deals with it?
Also what does this mean as I feel that if my ex was to get back in contact they would likely become involved again, am I right in thinking this.
Regards
If CS aren't willing to help in the interim and you cannot contact the mother due to orders against you, you will just have to wait for the first hearing date.
Now the cs have pulled out, won't they ask for mediation to take place? I have already handed the contact order form in though
It's highly unlikely because of the restraining order, your best bet is to wait for court.
What's the chances of getting contact through interim or whatever you call it. Desperately missing her so much. I thought her mum might have been in touch considering she was only leaving till it was sorted with cs. Do you think cs might have said to her if she gets in contact they will get back involved.
Whether or not the court will order any interim supervised contact to take place will depend on the individual judge, the CAFCASS recommendations and whether the mother will agree to this at the first hearing.
As for what CS have advised her to do - that's anyone's guess.
Your best bet right now is to wait for the court hearing. Once a date has been listed, CAFCASS will conduct a telephone interview with you and one with the mother. They will write a letter to the court giving their recommendations and they will detail the mother's position in that letter so you should have an idea of what she's saying from that.
Hi There,
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I can only mirror what has been said above, wait for your court date, you will have your chance to tell your side of everything and hopefully a judge will set up some contact, though there isn't any definate, but as you have asked for it, it will at least be discussed.
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I think the most important thing now is to play everything by the book, no contact with your ex or her family or anyone else that could cause issues, wait for the court date, I know it's hard waiting, but do things the right way and hopefully in the end it will work out better for you, you just have to be patient.
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GTTS
Thanks. So I've just had the final meeting with the social worker. She said basically the risk still remains as far as with me even though I have done everything asked. The reason she says because I haven't done anything to try and change my behaviour, however I have done everything that has been asked etc all the courses held my hands up in court after messaging my ex etc. I asked what do I need to do to lower the risk in her eyes and she says carry on what I'm doing lol. They are having a joke, and I have that to contend with when I go into court. I think she holds some sort of grudge against me as I have questioned her ability to do her job on several occasions where it was due. Also I'm almost certain there is some sort of connection with the social workers involved and my ex partners father. I don't know what I'm supposed to do i'm being treated so unfairly, not only have I recognised it but many people around me including professionals such as my probation officer and the women from the family rights group. Iv got a feeling I'm going to get to court and still have no contact etc. The social services have basically only pulled out because I am having no contact, so if I get back in contact with my daughter through court will they then be involved again. I just want to be deemed no risk, be no risk and be able to help my daughters mother bring our daughter up as civil parents.
CS or CAFCASS will be involved in your case - this will be down to the court to decide. I would strongly advise that you get a solicitor or recommended McKenzie Friend for your court hearing as a solicitor will be able to speak for you and a McKenzie Friend would be able to help you present your case in the most appropriate way. When CAFCASS contact you for the telephone interview, avoid being too negative about CS, simply say that you disagree with their decisions and believe you have done everything that has been asked of you and leave it there, you can repeat this to the court as well. The court, in theory, should order a Section 7 Welfare Report to be undertaken, you could try to request that CAFCASS are instructed to carry this out because you disagree with CS and believe their report to be biased - if that's what you believe.
It might be worth attending a Families Need Fathers meeting in your area. For some reason, I am not able to copy and past the link but you will be able to find that on their website.
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