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I am in the process of going to court to request further arrangements to see my children.
Prior to me going to court, the mother was not cooperative - she refused to even engage in mediation.
At the FHDRA, the court has determined that Cafcass involvement is not necessary, and has asked us to put forward statements for a final hearing. Me first, then 10 days later hers. The final hearing is in 10 days time.
I put in my statement, so she had "right to reply".
Her statement came through and it contains a bunch of false statements and some serious allegations (like saying that I am a "social psychopath" because supposedly I wasn't very social 18 years ago, before the marriage!).
Should I file another statement in reply to her statement before the final hearing? I feel like I should, but I am unsure of procedure.
hi,
her statements sound like garbage. i dont think court will be interested in what you were like 18 years ago, and as you have no convictions etc. cafcass did not seem bothered when i told them that i got mad and broke furniture a few years before the breakup. it didn't involve the kids so they didn't care. just focus on the amount of time you want to see your kids and why its in your kids best interests.
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