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Hey guys,
Just hoping you can give me a bit of advice.
Here is my story, I will keep it short.
I got married to my ex in 2009 and we separated in 2011. She had been married before we met had had a child from that relationship. During our marriage I did once Shake my fist at her son more out of frustration then anything else. He then told a teacher the next day and social services got involved, however he did admit that I had never hit him and it was a one off. The case was closed and no further action taken. During this time we were going through IVF and we managed to get pregnant, two weeks later she informed me that the relationship was over ! Two weeks after that she informed me that she had suffered a miscarriage!
I was gutted but we both went our separate ways. I did ask for a divorce but she refused to sign any papers so I had not choice but to wait until i didn't need here signature.
I Received a letter 2 years later then informed me that my ex had passed away 4 months earlier and infact she had not had a miscarriage and I had a nearly two year old daughter!
My daughter was living with my ex' s cousin and they had already been to court once and been given a order to look after her. No one not the judge or cafcass had bothered looking for me!
I have now been fighting for my daughter in court for over a year and still have not seen her.
( I was accused of being a criminal, armed robber , in and out of prison, drug taker and alcoholic and I often hit my ex and her son) all of this is totally untrue. My police record is clear and I have been in full time employment for 20 years.
It ended with a finding of fact hearing witch went against me, the judge fully went with my ex's best friends view of stuff. They even had a women from a demestic violence charity saying my ex had contacted them for help. Let me point out that this women was the mother of my ex's best friend. To cut a long story short I need advice on if it is worth APPEALING The fact finding result?
I can give you anymore info if you need.
Cheers
Kev
Hi there π
Appeals cannot be brought against the judges decision, there has to be procedural errors.
I think your situation is complex and you really need some professional advice. You can call Coram Childrens Legal Centre or get in touch with the Family Rights Group. They have trained experts that may be able to give you some advice on this. Both have helplines and you may benefit from a chat with them.
http://www.childrenslegalcentre.com/
Child Law Advice Line: 0808 802 0008
www.frg.org.uk
Call our advice line on: 0808 801 0366
Some solicitors also offer free initial consultations and this may be helpful to you just to fined out the legal perspective,
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