littlekitty Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Not sure where to post this... are there any legally minded LS'ers out there in the UK? My partners ex gf and mother of his child is threating to get an injunction against me so that I can not be present when he is seeing his child. She wants him back and is clutching at straws to say the least. However, although for the main part I'm fairly sure that without some sort of evidence that I was not a suitable person for him (the child) to be around, or threats or some such, that she would find this hard to get upheld? I'm still concerned I might not be right? He's moving in with me in March and this seems to have set her off again. I have today made moves to contact a solicitor regarding getting a contact order in place for March when we know she's going try to stop visitation again - like she always does when she's not happy. So I'm sure we can sort the majority of it then, but if she proceeds with this injunction now (and can get one) then I need to get my arse into gear quickly. Aghhh why can't she grow up and put her child first like my partner and I do. :mad: :mad:
bluechocolate Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 If I were your partner I would contact Fathers4Justice and see what they have to say. http://www.fathers-4-justice.org/
Author littlekitty Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks Blue. I've already been around most web resources. Since the injunction is against me, and not the father, I'm not sure how they could help. I basically need to find out what reasons can be used for injunctions...! Anyone? Can she get an injunction to keep me away from her child simply because 'she doesn't like me'?!!
lindya Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks Blue. I've already been around most web resources. Since the injunction is against me, and not the father, I'm not sure how they could help. I basically need to find out what reasons can be used for injunctions...! Anyone? Can she get an injunction to keep me away from her child simply because 'she doesn't like me'?!! Sent you a PM. Realised I wasn't too clear in what I said. Basically, unless circumstances such as those I outlined in the first paragraph apply and having any contact with you is clearly contrary to the child's interests, a court is highly unlikely to intervene in this matter and grant an injunction...so the chances are that she's just bumping her gums.
Author littlekitty Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks Lindya... you've been a massive help to me today. It was really playing on my mind! I'm pleased to say I can see no reason for an injunction, so I think she'll just huff, puff and hopefully blow herself out!
lindya Posted January 4, 2006 Posted January 4, 2006 Thanks Lindya... you've been a massive help to me today. It was really playing on my mind! You're welcome Just remember that ultimately the child's interests will always be treated as being paramount (have a look at the Children Act 1989 - it's available online). Parents who use their children as pawns so that they can act out their own personal gripes just make me want to . Fortunately, they have a similar effect on judges.
Author littlekitty Posted January 4, 2006 Author Posted January 4, 2006 Again thanks Lindya! Yep, it makes me too! If she were truely thinking of the child in this, she would be making this transition as smooth for him as possible, not stalking her ex partner and his new partner. Anyway, I'm not overly concerned. She says she has 'a ton of dirt' on me. Since she and her friends haven't seen nor heard of me since school.. I'm thinking it's not going to stand!! I wouldn't think a Judge would be interested in playground slander! Well.. roll on 5.30pm. I need a nice glass of wine today...
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