Welcome to the DAD.Info forum: Important Information – open to read:
Our forum aims to provide support and guidance where it can, however we may not always have the answer. The forum is not moderated 24 hours a day, so If you – or someone you know – are being harmed or in immediate danger of being harmed, call the police on 999.
Alternatively, if you are in crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123.
If you are worried about you or someone you know is at risk of harm, please click here: How we can help
First post here. I broke up with my ex when she was 12 weeks pregnant , things weren't working out and it was the best thing to do. I tried to get to scans and appointments but she wouldn't even let me go . So our baby was due 3 weeks ago and I've heard nothing from her. I don't know when my child was born, what it's name is or even the gender. How do I even go about applying for parental responsibility. I live in Dundee so what are the procedures in Scotland ? How can I apply for a child whose name and date of birth I don't know ?
Hi there
Without knowing anything about your child its difficult.
As family law differs in Scotland, it might be best to give the Scottish Childrens Legal Centre a call,they will be able to advise you on the steps you can take. Here's a link to their website, where you can find their helpline number
www.sclc.org.uk
If you are struggling it might also help to contact Families Need Fathers in Scotland, here's a limit to their website, where you will find details of meetings and contact information...just scroll down to the bottom of the page and you will find details for Scotland at the bottom of the page
www.fnf.org.uk/help-and-support-2/local-branch-meetings
Best of luck
Welcome to the DAD.info forum.
We don’t like to set ‘rules’, but to make sure that you and the other dads are kept safe, we have some requests. When engaging with the forum, please be aware of the following:
- The forum is not moderated 24 hours per day.
- Many of the moderators do so on a voluntary basis. Whilst they may be able to provide some guidance, advice or support, they may not be able to deal with specifics.
- We are not an emergency crisis service so if you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call emergency services.
- If you are concerned about the safety of a child, please click here to find the support you can get for them (link to new page)
- If you are in crisis, please call Samaritans on 116 123. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
We hope you find this forum a supportive environment and thank you for joining us.