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Hi i have been separated from my ex for a number of years and i was having regular acess and phone calls from my daugter. However this came to an abrupt end as of april this year since then i have had no real contact from my daughter and all number etc have been changed i know my ex and her new partner have just had a new baby and seen one pic with my daughter in it . i have not been given any real reason to having no contact and also been down the mediation route once before so not sure ware i stand and weather she is leagally alouad to do this . me and my wife are at our wits ends with this as we have a little girl on the way and not been able to tell india can anyone offer any advice thanks
India's dad
Unfortunately she can do what she wants there is nothing stopping her from stopping you seeing your Daughter, first and foremost get on to a mediator and invite her down for a session, you have to try mediation before you apply for a court order to get contact it sounds like your ex won't attend so you will get a form which says mediation has failed then you can apply to the courts for contact.
The courts bend over backwards for a father to be a part of their childs life and you will get contact it just takes a little time going through the court process.
You will have to decide if you have deep pockets and use a solicitor if not you should consider representing yourself which many dads on here have done including myself.
There is hope so don't fret π
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