[Solved] Split 1 year ago. Only getting 4 hours a week

Wise words. Thank you.

Work aren't interested as I'd done nothing wrong at all.

I hadn't give her reason to call police. She just came out with it. Ill keep you guys updated

The support from this forum is amazing. Cheers guys. Much appreciated

Update. I was around seeing my little one the other day and the ex called 999 as my son wanted to go out and see the birds and she also made false allegations saying I was shouting and threatening. Copper spoke to me at my address and was very understanding about it all.

Now she is completely ignoring any communication and I don't want to go back to house so I don't get any further false allegations.

What else can I do? Is it now just a waiting game for court?

Certainly give her no opportunity to make further allegations. It may be worth having some sort of recording device when you have contact just to provide evidence if she makes any further allegations.

Another allegation. I met her with my dad present to see my son in a soft play area and he hurt his foot during that time. Receievd a letter from her solicitor saying she's concerned of my nature of play with him and he had to visit an urgent care centre which I checked and he has. Roll on court. All these pathetic false allegations will surely be seen through by a judge

Got my court date. Early May. Representing myself. Besides watching videos the court has suggested do I need to do anything else?

I'm representing myself as can't afford a lawyer and don't qualify for legal aid

Hi

Cafcass will be in touch before the hearing - answer what they ask, stay calm and speak from your son's point of view and try not to sound bitter towards your ex.

It's worth preparing a very short position statement - no longer than 2 pages & give a brief history, why your applying and what you would like the court to order. You need to keep this very brief.

Take 3 spare copies with you on the day, one for the mother, one for the court and one for Cafcass (if they are there). If you are seeing magistrates / lay justices - take 3 copies for them instead of just the one.

Depending on the Cafcass recommendations, the court will try and get you both to agree a way forward. If this can't be achieved, the court will make decisions and list further hearings.

Cheers for your support so far guys. Been to court. Had little man on my own since. Awesome feeling. Initially I've got x3 2 hours a week with him to be reviewed in a month.

No concerns with regards cafcass. My ex looked very silly to the court and she could not back up her claims so they seemed to disregard them

I'll keep you updated. I think I may have been too soft with being assertive and pushing for more but I think initially I was better playing the game

That's great news CK... things are moving forward and hopefully the court will make an order that is in yours and your sons best interests.

It might help to prepare some proposals for how you would like the contact schedule to increase over time. It's often better to take the softly softly approach, it shows you are thoughtful to the mothers anxiety and the needs of your child.

Well done!