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Hi all
I am considering taking my Son's mother to court as i am frustrated with him being used as weapon against me, we have an amazing bond and my ambition is to have him full time eventually.
For the time being, i just want a court order with contact set out in stone so she cannot continue to use him like this anymore. I notice that the court would like to see that mediation has been attempted being proceeding to court, i have attempted mediation though it was over a year ago. Would this still be suffice?
I really appreciate any help given, just joined this site and it is amazing to see that I'm not alone in my frustrations. Brilliant site and i will look to become a regular viewer/poster.
DD89
These days you can't just take a mother to court the law has now changed there has to be domestic violence and prove of it if you want legal aid. If you do want to take it to court the best way would be to represent yourself in court which would cost around £300 ( yes its a lot )
Hi there
I'm afraid the fact that mediation was attempted over a year ago means its no longer valid and you will have to re attend. If mediation fails, or the other party refuses, then the mediator will sign the forms which you will need to apply to court with for a defined Child Arrangements Order.
Thank you very much for the responses, very helpful. Mediation next up then.
Thank you again!
If you your ex are on benefits or on a low income you will be entitled to funding for mediation. In fact if your ex falls within the criteria for free funding you should be offered the first session for free also, regardless of your financial position. You can check eligibility here
www.gov.uk/check-legal-aid
http://www.dad.info/forum/legal-eagle/40186-mediation-legal-aid-reforms-announced-today
The above link explains the recent reform that sees a free session for those that are eligible.
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