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Good evening room I'm really at the end of my robe with the soical workers i have a 7 year old who's mother has been to court two times to get the child taken away because of unfit patenting. The last one ended this year with The court saying it's in the best interest of my child that they stay with mother but she must live on her own and not move back to where she was.
I also got contact half hoildays and everyweekend.
We are now 7 months in and my ex didn't move in to her new home she started staying where the court she she shouldn't with my child i tried to contact the sw but they did nothing my child has also told me my ex keeps having fights with her family which is one of the reasons we went court. I also have txt messages of her saying she somkes weed and i have a picture i keep telling the sw but they are not doing anything. It was even in the resport from the health vistor that they smell it.
I then saw it in the best interest to remove my child this has now lead to my section 7 i have no money for legal help I've been asking for paper work from the sw and i had no response. Please someone help i love my child i just want the best for her
Contact the family rights group - www.frg.org.uk - they will help with your dealings with chidren's services.
I did they told me to get legal help which i can't afford.
Hi there
Is your child with you?
When you say the mother has been to court twice, is that because you made two separate applications to court, for your child to live with you?
Was the order that you got an interim order and is your court case still going on?
Did you remove your child from the mothers care, where is the child now?
I’m sorry for all the questions, but your current situation isn’t clear.
I’m going to remove your other post, as it’s the same as this one. If users answer both of your posts, then it can get confusing. 🙂
No child is now with mother
The social working was seeking removing the child two times
The case ended this year
Going back to court because i took my child out of mother care because of the drug use fighting and her moving back to where the court order said she should not return to
Which lead to my section 7
No it was a final order
That's fine hope that's more insightful
Who has taken it back to court?
You’re going to have to wait for the report and the next hearing, have you been asked to make a statement?
You might benefit from attending a Families Need Fathers meeting, where you’ll get some face to face advice and support. Here’s a link to their website where you’ll find details of meetings nationally
www.fnf.org.uk/help-and-support-2/local-branch-meetings
All the best
Mum and sw because my ex has 12 month supervision order.
The sw asked to have a meeting today to do the report but im worried as I've been complaining about the way they are doing their job.
Is there anyway i can request a independent sw to do other report?
I did try them but website is down right now!
I've just tried the link and it's working.
I think you need to start working with them, if it were me I would apologise and explain that you're acting out of concern for your child's welfare.
If you are adamant you want to try and get another SW you should talk to the senior manager, the SW will have someone above them. Ask for an appointment with them and the SW to try and iron out some concerns you have, but keep it calm and reasonable.
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