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Hi all, a little background if thats ok.
Split from the ex in 2014 and soon we were in court over access to see my 3 children. She refused mediation, and was similarly uninterested in court. But I walked away with firm access to my children which hasn't been plain sailing but i see them regular.
Long story short, I used to collect the children from school on a Friday to have them the weekend as per the court order. Found out today that I will now have to work until 4:30pm so wont be able to do that. I contacted my ex's partner (the ex has blocked me) to ask if she could collect the children as she will be at the school during that time collecting her own child anyway, and she has point blank refused.
I'm not sure if i should go back to court via the C100? My weekend is next weekend (24th Nov) so not sure if it would get through that quick? I have contacted the school to advise of the situation as im concerned my youngest would be left there wondering what the heck is happening. They said they would ring Mum and Mums's partner as they were 1 and 2 on the call list.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hi There,
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I would contact the court asap and ask for a hearing to amend the original order, I don't know if it will be heard quickly enough but at least you have made a start on getting things moving.
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GTTS
Does the school run an after school club? It would be better if you can put your own arrangements in place if the mother won't help out.
I would contact the school and ask if they have an after school club, if not ask if they have a list of child minders that might be available to pick your child up and then you can pick them up when you finish work. Your local council will also have a list of registered childminders too, it I'd try the school first.
Before you were to make an application to court for a variation, you would have to attempt mediation first anyway, it might be worthwhile to try mediation if you're unable to make any alternative child care arrangements.
All the best
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