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Just had hearing to re-submit my c100 after withdrawing original (may need to read my posts) I put interim contact on form even thou the final hearing is listed for next week, I thought I might get a short visit over the weekend or even a phone call.
But when I asked about this...my ex stated that the children no longer want to see me!!!!.
The judge had no other choice than to adjourn this matter to be heard at next weeks hearing.
I'm now thinking that this is her new tactic as all her other allegations have failed...no safeguarding issues, negative drug test and d.v all lies, judge informed cafcass no further involvement needed after section 2 report.
So if she intends on using this as her new weapon at next weeks hearing will a section 7 report be asked for and if so will I get interim contact till report complete....I'm thinking not as the judge will not be able to grant any until he knows if the children have said this.
I am absolutely devastated about this one as whatever she throws at me I can deal with....but this is just off the scale and cant help thinking what if its true?? I couldn't deal with that its killing me now as not seen them since Nov 13, why? why? why? do this to men who just love their children.
Any help/advice
As all of her other allegations have failed, the judge may see this as yet another attempt to control the situation and prevent your contact....they are used to this type of behaviour but they have to err on the side of caution. It's possible the judge may order a section 7 report to ascertain the children's wishes and feelings.
All you can do is continue to push for contact next week. Is there a family member that would be prepared to supervise contact? Even a contact centre would be an option if all else fails, interim contact whilst reports are being compiled is something that does happen.
If you have a close relationship with your children then don't beat yourself up about this, your children love you and may only be saying this to her because they think its what she wants to hear, if they've said it at all! She has a proven track record as a liar doesn't she, so this is likely to be more of the same....rationalise it and don't take the bait!
If she continues this in court next week then all you can do is counter it. If you have any photos of you and the children together having fun, being happy etc then take them into court. Prove her wrong! The courts aren't stupid and should see this as another tactic, point out that all the allegations she has made about you have been disproven and that this is yet another tactic from her to delay and disrupt contact. Point out the children will be missing you and need to have you back in their life...further delaying this will only be detrimental to them.
I am absolutely devastated about this one as whatever she throws at me I can deal with....but this is just off the scale and cant help thinking what if its true?? I couldn't deal with that its killing me now as not seen them since Nov 13, why? why? why? do this to men who just love their children.
As I'm only recently entering this sort of situation for the first time I can't offer any helpful advice however it's pretty clear to me that some women seem to simply enjoy having the 'power' to control these matters and consider any efforts by the father to have involvement that has not been approved by themselves to be an attempt to 'steal their baby' from them, and unfortunately the maternal instinct often increases their resolve. Sad times indeed and I hope you manage to solve things.
So if she intends on using this as her new weapon at next weeks hearing will a section 7 report be asked for and if so will I get interim contact till report complete....I'm thinking not as the judge will not be able to grant any until he knows if the children have said this.
I am absolutely devastated about this one as whatever she throws at me I can deal with....but this is just off the scale and cant help thinking what if its true?? I couldn't deal with that its killing me now as not seen them since Nov 13, why? why? why? do this to men who just love their children.Any help/advice
Hey Mate, we're here for you - keep going - the hardest bit you've endured
As Alicia Keys sings (calms me down) everything is gonna be alright - do exercise & get some fresh air (mentally re-charge).
NannyJane is right - the courts will start seeing all this - but you need to present your case carefully & concisely.
Don't malign your ex but present the facts & despite all false allegations the children still have not seen their father since Nov.
It is likely you will have the same judge again, recall their last judgement that no CAFCASS safeguarding issues - therefore unsupervised contact should resume immediately (e.g. alternate weekend day contact for 1 month, followed by overnight stay).
With hindsight, at last hearing maybe you should have argued that...as there is doubt in judges mind now - replay that doubt again.
Keep going !!!
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