[Solved] Stopped from seeing daughter at a drop of a hat

Hi and welcome

Sorry to hear of your difficulties, they can consume even the strongest of people.

Do you both have solicitors acting for you and have you attended mediation? Mediation might be worth a shot as it cuts out the solicitors who can tend to drag things out.

If mediation does not work, other than using solicitors to thrash an agreement out, the only other route is an application to court although that is a very stressful process and can make relations between parents more difficult.

Families Need Fathers have a free helpline that you can call and they also hold branch meetings where you can get support and meet others in your position.

Have a look around the Legal Eagle section, in particular the stickys at the top where you will find information that might help.

Good luck 🙂

Hi Mark and welcome to the Forum 🙂

Sorry to hear you are struggling at the moment. How long has it been since you last saw your daughter?

Solicitors can drag it out and there are many here that feel its better to self represent! As 1626 says Mediation should be your first port of call and if you haven't attempted this then I would certainly recommend you start the process asap.Here's a link to the mediation service, set up an appointment and they will then contact your ex and invite her to attend.

www.nfm.org.uk

Here's a link to the Families Need Fathers website, where you will find meetings. Near to where you live and the helpline number if you are in need of a chat.

www.fnf.org.uk/help-and-support-2/local-branch-meetings

Good luck.

I've Seen a mediator just waiting for my ex to go . Just need to do something . This is the longest time without seeing my daughter its been 20 days now . It's a struggle . Worse thing is , she's the apple of my eye and I know she's asking for me to . Heartbreaking thanks for the help

I feel your pain man being stopped from seeing your child is worse than someone dying IMO I suffered it for 9 long torturous months it was horrendous, you will feel better once the ball is rolling trust me, this will get sorted assure you that so hang in there chase them mediators and get court proceeding ASAP.

Slim 🙂

How are things panning out mate? How you feeling now?

Hi mark,

This is an awful situation. I went 6 long months without any contact and I really feel for you.

My advice (but I'm no expert) is get mediation And court booked asap.

Mediation should give you both dates within a couple of weeks and if she doesn't attend then you get the form signed you need for court.

I would get a c100 and possibly c1a depending on your situation ready so it can be filed straightaway.

I don't think court is a good route - if you can avoid it then do if at all possible by talking to the ex. If you do need it then Gert it started asap as it is a long slow process

Good luck

MH