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I got rid of my solicitor because things only went downhill and representing myseld. Ive had a recommendation against me , is there anyone who could perhaps help with experience....its a complex matter in which hes lived with me almost a year i removed him due to dv at home which was denied for 7-8 months before a fraction was admitted.
Guardian has ruled he should go back to his mothers with the main / sole reason being that she believes mother will promote my childs relationship with me as an abscent parent better than i will her.
I also have letter off school to say hes settled in school and loolong forward to year 1 and anprevious section 37 reporr from a social worker who recommended he remains living with me . Ive had a torrid time and bias bt this cafcass officer.
Regards
Daz
Hi there
I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve had a tough time of it, are you the respondent in your case?
Have you been asked to do a statement? Statements are a good way of getting your points across.
It might be a good idea to look at the Welfare Checklist and use the seven criteria to argue your child’s best interests, using it as a guide. The fact that the school and the S37 report identified that he is settled and should remain with you, needs to be pushed strongly.
It might be helpful for you to attend a Families Need Fathers meeting, where you’ll get face to face advice and support, from others in a similar situation. Here’s a link to their website where you’ll find details of meetings in your area
www.fnf.org.uk/help-and-support-2/local-branch-meetings
All the best
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