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Child issues - Information and Resources This post contains a number of important and useful links to information/guidance. 26 May 20, by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :881
Please Read this BEFORE Posting in the Children Forum Policies Relating to Children Photographs/other images: Wikivorce does not permit the use of photographs or other images of children ... 26 May 20, by rubytuesday Locked	Replies:0 :837

Child Responsibility Hello I am going to a final court hearing next month. We have one child whom is 13 years of age. I moved out of my house in 2021 and still no settlemen ... 19 Sep 24, by Andre2000	Replies:0 :487
17 year old daughter Young people of that age often need a reason to be angry with a parent and want nothing more to do with them. He could always try explaining that in or ... 09 Apr 23, by WYSPECIAL Latest 09 Apr 23 by WYSPECIAL	Replies:2 :410	Latest by WYSPECIAL 09 Apr 23
Complaint against CAFCASS Is ... 15 Apr 21, by dadlovesu Latest 15 Apr 21 by rubytuesday	Replies:1 :640	Latest by rubytuesday 15 Apr 21
Changing school to a new secondary school is it harmful to my child? My ex and I separated 2 years ago and agreed joint custody of our son ( mainly as my ex doesn't want to pay maintenance ). My new partner and I have bought a ... 15 Mar 21, by allyb Latest 17 Mar 21 by allyb	Replies:4 :760	Latest by allyb 17 Mar 21
Sharing a bedroom with your Child Does anyone have experience of dividing a bedroom to share with their child? Finances could dictate that I may have to accommodate my 2yr old daughter' ... 02 Feb 21, by readyplayerone Latest 04 Feb 21 by readyplayerone	Replies:2 :859	Latest by readyplayerone 04 Feb 21
Solicitor Letter about grandparents messages I have had a letter from my ex partner's solicitor regarding messages my parents had sent to her mother. My parents were trying to help mediate asking her mothe ... 30 Mar 20, by StunnedDad Latest 01 Apr 20 by StunnedDad	Replies:2 :1029	Latest by StunnedDad 01 Apr 20
Child Custody I am going through my divorce. I have a 11 year old child and I want to know if I can get custody of the child as I am the father. I had faced domestic abuse fr ... 03 Mar 20, by shankarpb	Replies:0 :1085
Occupation rent - Please help My partner was arrested last year and is still under investigaion. The police removed him from the house and he is not allowed any direct contact with ... 27 Jan 20, by Newlife4747 Latest 28 Jan 20 by Newlife4747	Replies:2 :1144	Latest by Newlife4747 28 Jan 20
childrens bank account can the dad obtain copies of his children's bank statements under 16? As a joint bank account ex shows monies going into the account. Asked on questionnaire ... 24 Mar 19, by Lindylou55 Latest 25 Mar 19 by Lindylou55	Replies:2 :1080	Latest by Lindylou55 25 Mar 19
Leave to Remove - Thoughts? My ex left me with the kids (6 and 2) citing mental issues, went to live with her folks. I've since had to play mum and dad doing all the chores (clean ... 28 Dec 17, by Padders Latest 14 Jun 18 by .Sylvia 1 2	Replies:8 :2254	Latest by .Sylvia 14 Jun 18
Applying for contact for a child that isnt mine. Hi, Back ground: - I have been a major part in a 13 yo life for 10 years - After splitting from his Mother 2 years ago we have had regular ... 15 Feb 18, by cantbelievethis	Replies:0 :839
Advise please on correct court forms to submit My son has told me that his dad is drinking again and I have been advised by Social Services to get a emergency court order to stop contact as we currently have ... 24 Nov 17, by starry93	Replies:0 :959
How to get ex's new partner to back off?! Hi all, first ever post. I was wondering if anyone could offer any advice on ex's new partner and how to get her to back off. Ex split from last partner about 3 ... 17 Oct 17, by Goldilocks2 Latest 01 Nov 17 by Clockit	Replies:1 :1084	Latest by Clockit 01 Nov 17
Controlling family and 14 year old! Hi-I have been divorced for 10 years now but not only have I had to contend with an awful ex my own parents and family have been hard work too. They constantly ... 11 May 17, by harrassed Latest 16 May 17 by harrassed 1 2	Replies:8 :1910	Latest by harrassed 16 May 17
Remove ... 06 Jan 17, by divmum	Replies:0 :827
Advice Should you keep paying the mortgage in full for your ex partner if there is a child involved but you can barely afford it?! Not married. Will my small daughter ... 31 Dec 16, by Mikero6379 Latest 02 Jan 17 by Mikero6379	Replies:2 :993	Latest by Mikero6379 02 Jan 17
Urgent please help Please help , I'm trying to look into applying for a residence order ? and I'm lost. Can't afford solicitors and I'm also in the awful situation of trying to ke ... 27 Dec 16, by supermum2000 Latest 27 Dec 16 by Bubblegum11	Replies:3 :938	Latest by Bubblegum11 27 Dec 16
Section 97 of the Children Act 1989 I am currently going through a divorce and am being prevented from contacting my child by my stbx. I would like to start a website/blog about my experi ... 22 Dec 16, by bikee Latest 22 Dec 16 by rubytuesday	Replies:3 :1161	Latest by rubytuesday 22 Dec 16
Trying to arrange shared 50:50 access Two weeks ago my partner said she wanted to leave and take my 5 year old daughter to live somewhere else locally and share access to our daughter. Now ... 23 Nov 16, by DAD44321 Latest 30 Nov 16 by fairlyhas	Replies:3 :1036	Latest by fairlyhas 30 Nov 16
Help I have a child with my partner ,things are not working out we have been living together at my house(in my name only)for around 2 years if she leaves can she get ... 21 Nov 16, by King Michael Latest 21 Nov 16 by King Michael	Replies:2 :869	Latest by King Michael 21 Nov 16
Husband intro new woman to my 6yo and 9mo Hi Any advice would be appreciated. This may sound like I am trying to be vindictive but I'm not - I am really worried about the way in which my husband ... 30 Aug 16, by 11Anon11 Latest 31 Aug 16 by NellNoRegrets	Replies:3 :926	Latest by NellNoRegrets 31 Aug 16
Chances of 50:50 for a father All, we are in the process of splitting up. Living already in separate houses. Am trying gauge what are my chances of getting 50:50 which we had agreed ... 18 Jul 16, by StunnedDad Latest 01 Aug 16 by Bubblegum11 1 2 3	Replies:17 :2812	Latest by Bubblegum11 01 Aug 16
ex refuses to sign a passport application hi me again, me ex refuses to sign an application form so that I can apply for a passport for our son. At present he has no contact apart from ... 17 May 16, by vanilla30 Latest 23 May 16 by wishfulthinking	Replies:4 :1010	Latest by wishfulthinking 23 May 16
Chance of custody My marriage appears to be coming to an end. I am married to a non EU citizen who is here in the UK on a spouse visa because of our marriage. The marriage was ... 27 Apr 16, by Readingram Latest 07 May 16 by Unexpected101	Replies:6 :987	Latest by Unexpected101 07 May 16
Collection of Children I have been separated for 5 years and i have always done the pick up and drop off of the children I have them every other weekend picking them up on a frida ... 11 Mar 16, by cyclelogical Latest 11 Mar 16 by cyclelogical	Replies:2 :936	Latest by cyclelogical 11 Mar 16
taking kids away on family holiday Well I was a chicken today and sent my ex husband an email to tell him I intend to take our two daughters away to Tenerife for a week during the February half t ... 29 Jan 16, by rcs123food Latest 02 Mar 16 by HappyOneDay 1 2 3 4	Replies:23 :3453	Latest by HappyOneDay 02 Mar 16
What to do for the children??? The history Male Married 6yrs Two children 2&4 New house beginning of last year Once I had finished ... 11 Sep 15, by monkey_foot Latest 02 Mar 16 by ClaySerenbetz	Replies:2 :1088	Latest by ClaySerenbetz 02 Mar 16
Do they have to go? Hi, I have a 14 and a 12 year old. Their father lives abroad (we have all moved to different countries from where the divorce was issued) and since we ... 23 Nov 15, by needyourhelpagain Latest 25 Nov 15 by Whoknew12345	Replies:6 :879	Latest by Whoknew12345 25 Nov 15
Desperate ex son in law won''t return daughter to h My daughter and husband are separated and have a 3 yr old they have informal agreement between themselves for 50/50 access but daughter is registered as living ... 24 Sep 15, by Wendy1964 Latest 24 Sep 15 by Wendy1964	Replies:3 :868	Latest by Wendy1964 24 Sep 15
Ex mil & ex partner threatening to abduct children Pleaseplease can someone please help me,my relationship was rocky due to mypartners high use of cannibis and obvious need of a doctor due to mental health issue ... 04 Sep 15, by missk9 Latest 04 Sep 15 by Survived	Replies:1 :935	Latest by Survived 04 Sep 15
Holiday worry Ex wants to take children to Tunisia. I did not give consent owing to terrorism threats in the country. Meanwhile he booked and paid £3000 for this holiday wi ... 03 Jun 15, by ll40 Latest 02 Jul 15 by ll40 1 2	Replies:12 :5279	Latest by ll40 02 Jul 15
? ... 28 Apr 15, by ben12345 Latest 28 Apr 15 by Unctuous 1 2	Replies:7 :1690	Latest by Unctuous 28 Apr 15
Have contact order but ex moving Hi, A contact order has been in place for over two years for paternal overnight contact every Wednesday and alternate weekends (Friday school pick-up t ... 25 Jan 15, by FatherForever Latest 07 Apr 15 by rubytuesday 1 2 3	Replies:14 :2570	Latest by rubytuesday 07 Apr 15
Ex wants to change my children''s name Hi Guys I am new the the site 3 I have been separated ( never married ) from my ex for a number of years. My 2 kids are 11 and 10. Th ... 15 Mar 15, by Skin2709 Latest 16 Mar 15 by Forseti	Replies:5 :847	Latest by Forseti 16 Mar 15
unpaid therapy fees Hi I have a court order which states that my stbx has to pay half towards the therapy fees for our son. Unfortunately he isn''t doing this and although the ... 04 Nov 14, by driven40 Latest 05 Nov 14 by Fiona	Replies:1 :791	Latest by Fiona 05 Nov 14
reducing contact and potential court Hi Im looking for some advice please. I have 23 month old twin and separated from their father 3 months ago (his ended the relationship) he has been seeing ... 23 Sep 14, by cazzajambo Latest 24 Sep 14 by tontas	Replies:3 :652	Latest by tontas 24 Sep 14
How to apply variation n how to fight this? Hi, I''m mum of 3, a girl age 10, and 2 boys age 9 and 4. Divorced 4 months a go and got shared residence. We have a week each with the children. The ... 09 Jul 14, by letmebe Latest 02 Aug 14 by miss shy	Replies:5 :933	Latest by miss shy 02 Aug 14
Help please !! Hi, Just after some advice please. I have split with my ex over 5 years ago, we have one daughter who is 11 years old who I see every sat & Sunday. Howe ... 11 Jul 14, by Steen11 Latest 15 Jul 14 by Steen11 1 2 3 4	Replies:26 :3563	Latest by Steen11 15 Jul 14

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