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Hi I wonder if anyone can help. I live in Bristol and following a recent incident which involved me being detained under section 136 of the mental health act, my ex partner has or is denying my access to my children. I am currently in a men's crisis centre for 28 days, but not having the routine of contact with my girls is stopping me from moving forward. As I can't afford solicitors fees, are there any local groups in the Bristol area for non resident fathers, where I can get help and support and advice? Thank you
might be worth contact Families Need Fathers - try this http://www.fnfbristol.org.uk/
Hi there
Here's some links to support groups in the Bristol area, they may be able to signpost you in the right direction.
http://www.bristolmentalhealth.org/service-users-and-carers/support-groups/
http://www.changesbristol.org.uk/How-We-Can-Help-You
You might also like to think about Mediation, it's possible to get legal aid to cover the costs of using this service if you're eligible. Here's a link
www.nfm.org.uk
She may agree to attend to discuss making arrangements for you to see the children, perhaps using a contact centre initially might be the way forward. Here's a link to the website for contact centres nationally.
www.naccc.org.uk
Best of luck
Simply extending my hand of support and hope it goes well for you.
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