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I have looked at the sticky but wonder if I can ask a few questions,
not long now Contested Hearing next Thursday .... Gulp !!
I have already submitted a position statement, a full statement and evidence ...
for the hearing do I have to prepare an opening statement and closing statement ?
do I have a list of questions to ask my ex's / solicitor about her statement or about the points I have raised
As my ex is being represented will her solicitor answer for her or will she have to talk ?
sorry for all questions... as I am going for full residency most things I find are more to do with contact so I struggle a little .... My ex has asked for residency in her favour with no reasons as to why - think I may ask this is court ?
I just hope I can keep my confidence as to be honest I find it really scary much worse than a job interview but the same kind of feeling the unknown doesn't help,
on paper I should win my case because the children are at risk, have been hurt and do not want to live with her, she doesn't acknowledge the risk or health concerns and is more interested in getting a contact order made to suit her needs ...but I know it doesn't matter how good a case can look it's up to the magistrates in the day that is the really difficult part
No Eric
Here's some links to read through
www.separateddads.co.uk/preparation-contested-hearings.html
www.separateddads.co.uk/creating-skeleton-argument-for-court.html
www.thecustodyminefield.com/Factsheets/TCMSkeletonArgumentTemplate.doc
www.fnf.org.uk/downloads/bundles.pdf
I'm sure you'll be fine once you get in there Eric...just remember why your doing this and that should give you the strength to get through it.
No Eric! .....what's that about!
Her solicitor will do her talking for her i would think, but the judges may ask her questions directly.
The more preparation the better, I would say yes make opening and closing statements and a skeleton argument, also a list of questions. It's better to have them all ready to use, even if you don't end up doing so!
Here's another link
www.biicl.org/files/2223_skeleton_arguments_guide.pdf
Brilliant Thanks NJ ... The No did make me laugh lol
Her solicitor will just drop her in it i believe ....chocolate tea pot comes to mind π
yes better to go prepared and not need it than under prepared I would always kick myself what if otherwise
I do feel whatever the outcome my children will be really proud of me for sticking at this and doing what is best for them as I don't mean this to sound wrong but if I was to obtain residency it would mean a lot of change for me and in terms of time etc a lot of work for my wife going from 1 baby to 3 children but we are in total agreement the children's needs come first and so be it I had children as I wanted to be a father full time ....I am even thinking if not this time , I will see her next time in court when the children are a little older as long as it is what they want then I will continue to strive to do what is best ....as hard as it maybe at time,
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