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My kids have informed me their mother has still been sending them to her mother's during the self isolation. Is there anything I can do? I also had to inform her not to allow my 5 year old son to go to a birthday party that she was sending him too.
As far as I am aware, they should not be moved around. They have said they can move from parent to parent, but that is it. Is your ex a nurse or something and has to go to work? I would imagine that is ok if it is the case?
Hello Stepparent,
If the Mother, your Children and the Grandmother have been TOTALLY isolating for 14 days and CONTINUE TO DO SO without presenting with any symptoms whatsoever, I personally would consider the situation IF that scenario existed.
However, the fact the Mother was prepared to let your Son go to a birthday party when the country is in lock down indicates to me she was not prepared to act responsibly, consequently I personally would not be happy about the sleepovers.
Whether she can allow sleepovers at such a time of crisis albeit it ill advized in my opinion, I do not know. It depends on what child arrangements you have with her, does she have full responsibility of the children when they are with her? If so, I expect she can do as she chooses. If you fear for the children's safety and welfare you could contact Social Services or Cafcass.
In the first instance, I would send a friendly email to her detailing your concerns about the coronavirus with regard to the health and welfare of the Children, Herself and the Grandmother. You will see by her reply what her approach is.
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