after advice from parents that have been in the same or similar situation. Whilst I know legal advice is my best option, I would like to hear any suggestions from members of this group as Im sure their may be some helpful advice that a solicitor may not give. My ex (my 2 childrens father) and I split 2 years ago and the children have been solely in my care with no financial support or contact with their father for the past year and a half, although he tries to contact them the children ages 6 and 8 refuse to speak to him as they remember the abusive and violent terms in which he left us upon. My dilemma is the children have been in contact (both on the phone and in person with myself accompanying) with their fathers parents even after the breakup but this Christmas is the first time that they have asked for the kids to go down there into NSW for a couple of days to spend time with them alone. Upon being asked I made it clear that for the kids wellbeing that they would have to guarantee my that their father wouldnt be there as my eldest is scared of him and the memories have traumatised her still to this day. They have guaranteed this. But who is to know whether they are lying? Or he will just turn up even though he lives a further 5 hours away. There is no parenting plans in place and none of the issues have ever been reported to police. Nothing is stopping them from keeping my children even though it would be in their best interest not to. Has anyone ever been in this situation? As much as Id like to trust them, I have to do whats best for my childrens welfare and wellbeing. Should I try to make alternate arrangements with the grandparents? Or is their legal measures I can take to ensure my children are safe with me? Any help would be appreciative!
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 04:36:58 +0000
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