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I have 3 hours contact committed with my son every Saturday. There's a review hearing in January where hours should increase.
However, I would like to have more hours with my son during the holidays. specifically I would like one 8 hour session so I can take him to his grandparents and spend the day there.
I'm going to write an e-mail to my ex solicitor asking for this but, based on past experience, 99.99% certain she will say no. However I need to try.
Any advise in how I can phrase the letter?
Hi there
Just keep it completely civil... start by saying how well contact is going and how good it would be for your child to spend a little time with his wider family over the holidays; just to receive gifts and enjoy being part of the festivities. Be flexible about when, but suggest Boxing Day as a possible date, or whatever day you have in mind, mention that it would be really appreciated if it could be for a full day, but settle for an afternoon if it comes down to it. Perhaps say a little about how much better it would be for you all, if on return to court in January, extra time over the holidays had been negotiated....as it would show the court that you were both managing to move things forward for the benefit of your child.
HI there,
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I agree with Mojo, the more civil the better, hopefully she agrees so you can have a full day, but if things have been going well and she doesn't agree then it won't look to good from her if she says no.
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GTTS
Hey BM
Agree with Mojo on how to approach that.
Good luck with your request and with the hearing in January. Let us know how you get on.
Best wishes
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