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Child Custody Court Preparation
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In family court cases, decisions prioritize childrens best interests, considering each parents ability to care for them and any special needs. Presenting evidence of health challenges, previous agreements, and non-compliance can strengthen your case. Applying first doesnt guarantee favor; focus on gathering documentation like medical records, school reports, and communication with your ex. Consider legal aid or a solicitor for guidance.Full Conversation
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I’m preparing for a family court case as my ex refuses to have our two children more than one night a week, citing work and financial pressures. I have serious health issues affecting my mobility, making solo parenting very challenging. He claims he has no time, yet frequently goes on trips with his partner. He initially agreed to alternate weekends but withdrew. His mother now has the children from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 12pm, which isn't what was agreed. He also stopped doing the Tuesday school run after moving * minutes away, saying he doesn’t want to make the drive. Although I live close to the school, both children have additional needs and the disrupted routine has caused distress. My health makes the school run extremely difficult without support.
It sounds like you're dealing with a challenging situation. In family court cases involving child arrangements, considerations include:
- The welfare and best interests of the children.
- Each parent's ability to care for the children.
- The children's needs, including any special requirements.
- Practical arrangements, like school runs, should be reasonable for both parties.
Would you like to explore mediation or legal aid options to address these issues?
- The welfare and best interests of the children.
- Each parent's ability to care for the children.
- The children's needs, including any special requirements.
- Practical arrangements, like school runs, should be reasonable for both parties.
Would you like to explore mediation or legal aid options to address these issues?
I have already attempted mediation, unfortunately the session was overly biased in favour of my ex and we did not come to an amicable agreement. I would like help in how to present myself in court
Here are some tips for presenting yourself in family court:
- Focus on the children's best interests and how the current arrangement affects them.
- Highlight your health challenges and their impact on parenting.
- Present evidence of previous agreements and your ex's non-compliance.
- Be clear and concise in your statements.
- Consider a solicitor for legal advice and representation.
Preparing thoroughly will help make your case more compelling.
- Focus on the children's best interests and how the current arrangement affects them.
- Highlight your health challenges and their impact on parenting.
- Present evidence of previous agreements and your ex's non-compliance.
- Be clear and concise in your statements.
- Consider a solicitor for legal advice and representation.
Preparing thoroughly will help make your case more compelling.
Considering the information given, do I have a good case to request for my ex to expand his limited time with his children?
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Based on the information provided, you seem to have a strong case for requesting expanded time for your ex with the children. Your health issues, the previous agreements, your ex's non-compliance, and the children's additional needs are compelling factors. Would you like more guidance on preparing for court or additional resources?
Based on the information provided, you seem to have a strong case for requesting expanded time for your ex with the children. Your health issues, the previous agreements, your ex's non-compliance, and the children's additional needs are compelling factors. Would you like more guidance on preparing for court or additional resources?
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It seems you have a potentially strong case. To further strengthen your position, consider gathering any documentation or evidence related to your health issues, the children's needs, and any communication with your ex regarding the previous agreements. Would you like more information on legal aid services or how to find a solicitor who can help with court preparation?
It seems you have a potentially strong case. To further strengthen your position, consider gathering any documentation or evidence related to your health issues, the children's needs, and any communication with your ex regarding the previous agreements. Would you like more information on legal aid services or how to find a solicitor who can help with court preparation?
How do I prepare evidence for my children's needs, currently they are both on the waiting list for ASD and only one has an EHCP
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To prepare evidence for your children's needs, consider the following:
- Gather medical records and school reports related to their ASD assessments.
- Collect documentation of their EHCP and any related correspondence.
- Obtain statements from teachers or specialists about their needs and progress.
- Record instances of distress caused by routine disruptions.
Would you like more guidance on these points?
To prepare evidence for your children's needs, consider the following:
- Gather medical records and school reports related to their ASD assessments.
- Collect documentation of their EHCP and any related correspondence.
- Obtain statements from teachers or specialists about their needs and progress.
- Record instances of distress caused by routine disruptions.
Would you like more guidance on these points?
If my ex applies to court first, will it go in his favour?
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In family court cases, the fact that your ex applies first doesn't necessarily mean it will go in his favor. Decisions are based on the children's best interests, taking into account each parent's ability to care for the children and any special needs. Your concerns and evidence will be considered. Would you like more tips on gathering evidence?
In family court cases, the fact that your ex applies first doesn't necessarily mean it will go in his favor. Decisions are based on the children's best interests, taking into account each parent's ability to care for the children and any special needs. Your concerns and evidence will be considered. Would you like more tips on gathering evidence?
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