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Hello,
Try and cut a long story short. Involved in a custody battle. Mum made false allegations and a year later fully cleared. Still not allowed to see Child as mum uses every excuse under the sun and has social workers wrapped around little finger. Currently ongoing child arrangements in court.
Since allegations made I have been attacked, house graffiti and dog [censored] put through letter box relating to allegations. I don't feel safe at home and these allegations shouldn't have been leaked anyway.
I have been cleared of these false allegations.
I am looking for help moving home, but my issue is I own my home and not in social housing so can't find anybody to help me or offer support.
Looking for advice. Thank you.
Hi,
Do you have a CCTV camera?? if not then I suggest you get one, their pretty cheap. If you move away, would that not cause more issues e.g distance from child in terms of future contact? You could also contact your local councillors/MP to complain about the incidents at your home, and if their can be police patrols etc.
You could also consider applying for a non molestation order. Its free to apply if you do it yourself
You could get a Ring doorbell and also ask Kent Fire & Rescue Services to seal your letterbox. Suggest you also approach a domestic abuse agency near you for support.
I would actually recommend 2 cameras, each one having the other in the field of view, that way it's much harder to obstruct one camera without being picked up by the other.
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