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Hi every one.
I've basically been through the courts to get access to my son after a rough break up in February 2018. I did the mediation and I also did a c100 contact application. 10 months later I got told that caffcass wanted a 2 year relief period so my ex and son can get over the bad break up. Basically with out going into to much detail she cheated I found out and took a over dose but was found by my now ex and my son. Never had violence or abuse in relationship but she made false allegations I was abusive and pushed her into a affair.
So with caffcass making the recommendation for a 2 year gap I decided to withdraw my application today. Tough choice but I and my family agreed it was better I do it than caffcass. Still, I'm not allowed contact for 2 years , so my question is .... my 19 year old daughter from a previous relationship wants contact with her brother which is understandable but I cant seem to see how she can apply to the courts to open a contact application. And does she have the right to make such a application ? Many thanks for any reply, Steve
Hi there
I’m not absolutely sure, but perhaps she could ask for permission from the family court, to make an application for contact. If that’s granted she could then make an application. Court should always be the resort, so I would try and look for other options first.
Because I’m unsure, not having had any experience of sibling contact in this situation, it would probably be better for you daughter to contact The National Youth Advisory Service, they should be able to advise her on the best steps to take. Here’s a link to their website
www.nyas.net
Alternatively she could contact the Citizens Advice Bureau and ask them for advice, or find a solicitor that offers a free initial consultation to get some answers.
Has she tried approaching the mother about contact, perhaps a letter to her to ask if she would consider allowing contact might be a good idea... perhaps she could suggest sending letters to her brother initially and then hopefully that might lead to visits.
Best of luck
steve that sounds so harsh. have you had any more legal advice since, is it worth pursuing? i have heard of cases where good barristers/solicitors persuaded judges to go against cafcass recommendations.
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