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This may get a little long winded so bare with me ...
Me and my ex partner were together 5 years on and off and out of that we had 1 child who is coming up to 3. We broke up fully over a year ago but I have not been allowed regular access as she does not like my current partner. She has made up some very sick allegations about my new girlfriend including that she touches children. So I filed for court and now have my court date for Jan 15th to try and get regular over night access etc.
Now what I wanted to know was do I need to bring screenshots or evidence of any kind to prove all the stuff she has said and the hundreds of calls and messages, threats etc or shall I wait until court and let them ask me for proof ? Thanks in advance
It canβt hurt to take copies with you and mention it in court that you have the evidence to back yourself up should the court wish to see it.
If its just a directions hearing theyβll not want to see it but theyβll likely direct for a position statement and evidence to be submitted for the next hearing if one is needed.
Thanks will take that on board I thought there would only be the one hearing as it dont seem to be a very completed case no domestic violence or anything like that am I wrong there ?
It could well be just one hearing depending on how your ex plays it.
a fist hearing tends to be a directions hearing, they hear your application and why you want it, then the ex will argue her position and if you can agree then great stuff if not then the judge will make directions that could include submitting statements and evidence etc...
fingers crossed your ex sees sense
Oh right I see, thank you again
when you go to you 1st hearing (usually called a FHDRA) they will ask why the application has been made and hear from you both
She would of been served papers from the courts as well and will be able to tell the court why contact was stopped
now....this is the tricky bit π
If she starts making allegations about who you live with or about yourself and the court has any concern on this then cafcass or social services will be involved
i wish you the best of luck π
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