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Hi, I split with my ex partner a few years ago now and have so far had relatively good access to my daughter including having her over night every other weekend. I have parental responsibility.
My issue now is that because of living costs, child maintenance (that I don't begrudge paying) and debt I am facing the possibility of having to give up the 2 bed home I am currently living in and renting a place with a friend who is also a single father. But my ex partner has said that if I do that she will no longer allow me to have my daughter over night. Is she able to restrict my access? Thanks
Hi
without a court order in place, she can unfortunately, do what she likes.
If you can't agree together about it, perhaps give mediation a try.
Best wishes
Just one thought - if you are thinking of renting a place with another single dad - is there a possibility you could rent a room to him in your current house instead?
As long as your shared living arrangements are appropriate for your child's needs, I can't see there would be a problem if it had to go to court, but as Yoda advised, if you're not able to negotiate between yourselves, mediation would be the next step, and is a requirement before a court application can be made.
If your overnight contact has been stopped, I wouldn't leave the it too long before taking action to get it reinstated.
All the best
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