[Solved] do i need to apply for a 2nd contact order??

Hi there

I have moved your thread to the Legal Eagle section where it will get more views.

You would have to apply to the court using a C79 form to have the order enforced, you do not have to attend mediation to make this application. Gather any written evidence you can of communication between yourself and the child's mother and ask the contact centre if they can provide any written evidence as well.

Unfortunately, the only other option you have is to attempt mediation.

Good luck

thank u so much for your quick reply!!! can I still send this form then even though the courts are stating that the case is closed??

also would this still work, even though my ex does bring her to the centre but my daughter doesn't want to see me ( as she doesn't want to leave her mum) there has been one session ( last week) that she did not turn up, and as for communication between me and her, we did try mediation but she pulled out.

thanks

Provided you have an existing order in place that specifies you see your daughter at the contact centre, you can apply using that form.

In terms of the contact taking place, a court will instruct CAFCASS to assist with this. If the mother refuses to do the handovers the court will look into other options during the enforcement hearing.

ok, thank you very much. worth a try I guess. would u suggest anything else encase it doesn't work?

Other than mediation which you have already tried, the only route I can think of is to make an Enforcement application. Sorry not to have more options for you.

ok thank u very much for all your help.

Hi there

You are enforcing the existing order and as you state that you should be having her outside of the contact centre now, as per schedule, then there has been a breach of the order.

What did the schedule specify in terms of contact moving out of the CC, did it give dates etc?

You would state that the fact that all of the family now arrive with your daughter to drop her off, that this is making the situation much more stressful for your daughter.

If you are on a low income or receiving benefits you may be entitled to claim an exemption from the court fee, to do this you would need form EX160a.

You might like to consider attending a Families Need Fathers meeting in your area, you will receive advice and support and get to meet others in a similar situation,yourself. Here's a link

www.fnf.org.uk/help-and-support-2/local-branch-meetings

Best of luck

thank you for ur reply! sorry to just get back to you!

yes I have a letter with set out dates to when I should be able to have her.

the mother plays on it saying that she doesn't want to see me that's why she wont come through to the room to see me at the contact centre. but before, when she was coming through to the room ( when he stepdad used to drop her off, we had brilliant sessions!!)
im going to see how our session goes this Saturday. if there is still no progress then I will send off the C79 form

have been doing this for 2 years now...and it seems as if no one wants me to make progress with her.

unfortunately im not on benefits and on a ok wage so I will have to pay.

also @mojo would it go in my favour that I have been trying to get access for nearly 2 years? isint there some sort of time limit it all should be completed by?

I don't think the length of time will have much bearing on the outcome - the case was closed as the order was made, so really it's a fresh start as this will now be a new application for enforcement.