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Now this is all new too me and I haven't a clue although several friends have mentioned this too me,
myself and my ex recently split have same rights as I'm on birth certificate and his under my name. She had been so so bad with me and her brother is around a bit who is a cannabis smoker and massive drink driver. also she is on a dating site looking for a new father figure basically although I'm there with him all the time.
there is tons of other things which I have saved and evidence. When I have him can I refuse to give him back due to concerns I have etc... and because I'm also soul parent, I fear for his safety and stability as she has often left him at the gym with the receptionist who she doesn't even know.
look for any help advise as I'm lost and just haven't a clue and really want my son with me as its not good for him there.
It's a bit of a gamble really. Your ideal option is to refuse to hand him back and immediately go for an emergency order (someone with better legal knowledge will give the details) to keep him resident with you on the grounds of concerns for his safety, but the danger is that it can backfire depending on what she comes up with. I would certainly start keeping a diary of all events and conversations as this may be useful later on.
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