[Solved] Court on Tuesday

Well, you have a good start that the children's services are backing you. You need to remain child focused, which don't think will be difficult because it sounds like ex/mother have been very disruptive for him.

Hi there

I agree with actd, with Social Services stating they are happy for your son to remain with you, it sets you in good stead.

Don't worry about what the grandmother is saying, as said, just concentrate on putting your own case across, as you have a solicitor they will know what is needed. The fact that your child has been moved multiple times isn't in his best interests and if you are in a position to provide him with a stable and loving home then that will also go in your favour.

I would normally advise that you contact the child benefits office immediately to inform them that your child is living with you, but as there's an ongoing court case, it's probably better to wait until it's concluded.

It would be unusual for the court to grant the grandparents application, if you've had a close relationship with him over a period of time. Just remain child focused, stay calm and reasonable in court and hopefully things will go your way.

Best of luck and please do come back and let us know how you got on.

Thanks.

I hope so i have posted several times on the forum in the past but i have finally acted.

The grandmothers filled the form in, but they keep involving his mother and I want to say if she is so concerned why hasnt she got a home for him of the one filling in the forms.

So scared cause he has been living with me for a week now and he loves it.

Keep use updated

Hi there

I've just read back through your previous posts, it's been a bit of a journey for you and your son.

You mentioned at the start that the mother was telling you that she didn't want him and that you were asking for him to come to you full time. Do you have any written proof of this, such as texts or emails?

Proof like this even though its from a long time ago, might also help your case. You can argue that you have wanted him for the last two years but was unaware what your rights were.

It might also help to take a brief position statement with you to explain your position Ina little more detail, you can also tell the court how happy your child is that he is finally with you and concentrate on showing the court how important it is for him to have stability in his life.

Best of luck

Well just finished in court and I have to return him to his grandmother.

Im his Dad on birth certificate but no just give him back to his Nan

I'm sorry to read this and very shocked going on the information you have provided before.

I assume this is going to a full hearing and a Section 7 Report been ordered?

Yes and Cafcass have to be involved my son will be moving school yet again so my solicitor advises that if cafcass comes back clear its very unlikely they will move him again, I dont get it I am his Dad, it also went against me because i work and I wpuld be putting my son in breakfast club wereas the Nan does not work so that would not be a problem, My name on a birth certificate means nothing

I am shocked by this decision too - I would have thought breakfast club would be an advantage as it's time to mix with other children of the same age.

I'm absolutely shocked at this! Poor little lad won't know which way is up...sometimes the courts get it wron and personally I think this is one of those times.

All I can say is keep strong and keep fighting for him.

All the best

Thanks
everyone i spoke to cant believe it, its only an interim at the moment, proper case is in november but thats more time to settle 40 min drive away from me.
i let him play out on the front grass with a young lad next door an now there trying to use that against me because he banged his leg on next doors van, I was watching him the whole time,