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My Son 12 has been away on holiday with his mum there were issues on the holiday and he seen violence and a lot of drunken behaviour from Mum. He normally has his 21 year old brother with him at Mums but he has moved out after all the trouble and no longer speak to his mum. My 12 year old has been with me for 4 days and does not want to return home. I completed a C100 and paid the fee to try and get a emergency order this was 4 days ago. I haven't heard anything. I work full time at the moment and i am off work because he has nobody else. She is a functioning alcoholic but when she drinks she is a nightmare. What do i do? On top of this i have no spare cash and just paid £255 court fee and usual £300 CMS payment yet she is doing nothing for the money!
hi, I suggest you get in touch with childrens services and let them know the situation. if you have their backing, that should support your position in court. also 12 year old childs wishes and feeling should carry more weight. other than that you should ensure child is going to school as usual, while you wait for your court date. expect 1st hearing to be in 2-3 months time if you don't get an urgent hearing. feel free to send me private message if you need support along the way.
@bill337 Thanks Bill, i rang social services they logged it and basically said the court will have to sort it out. Im only supposed to have him 30% of the time but lately its more like 60%. Very frustrating. Im hoping cafcass speak to him and his brother and they tell them hes better with me. All he is saying is Dad i want to live with you etc etc. Hopefully the court will listen.