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Hi everyone this is the situation my ex has stopped me seeing my son for tge second time because we don't get in basically iv tried going thru her family to see him but nothing I went to solicitors and I really can't afford it so I got a c100 form which iv just sent off but now I'm hearing off people she can ignore the letters from court and there's nothing they can do if she does so is this true as it has me worried and it's my only option
Hi there
Sorry to hear you're struggling. Have you tried mediation? It has to be attempted before you are allowed to apply to court.
Have a good read through the stickies at the top of the Legal Eagle section, there's lots of information about representing yourself in court and it's not as daunting as it seems.
Yes, your ex could ignore letters for a while but the court would take a very dim view on this and ultimately she will have to eventually take notice or face consequences.
Feel free to keep asking questions and we will help where we can.
It might help to attend a Families Need Fathers meeting in your area where you can get extra support and meet other parents in your position.
http://www.fnf.org.uk/help-and-support-2/local-branch-meetings
Good luck
Hi there
Yoda has given you some good advice. In our experience, it's fairly uncommon for a mother to ignore a summons to court, it's quite an official document and it makes clear that they are expected to attend.
As Yoda says, mediation is mandatory, you must attend at a local mediation service and discuss your situation with them, they will then write to your ex and ask her to attend, if she refuses then the mediator will sign the form that will enable you to make an application to court for a Child Arrangements Order for regular contact.
As you have already sent off the form, because you haven't attended mediation, they may send it back to you asking you to do so before they will accept your application.
Good luck
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