Hello, I was advised to come here for advice although bit dubious. I am a father of 3, 2 with my ex. Bit of background, I have 2 children aged 9 & 11 with my ex, we separated around 6 years ago and I have always had contact with my children since, recently it has become increasingly difficult to get more time with them (recently means last 12 months), the catalyst for this is that my kids have asked to stay more but I'm confronted with no every time I ask, before anyone says anything about maintenance...yes I have always paid for both children although that has nothing to do with access I don't want to be shot down at the first hurdle!!! I have remarried & have been for several years now & we have a child together who loves her siblings, anyway due to the constant barrier I am up against I have applied for a contact order as I am unable to discuss anything rationally with her or at least it seems that way but she refuses mediation and says that I am trying to spite her which is completely untrue, please be aware that I've tried to discuss the issue of contact for 3 years but got nowhere. I just wanted a woman perspective as this does;t feel right to me that she feels our children are her property & she can loan them out to me as & when she feels like it? btw I have always had them every saturday & sunday and Monday nights, but I would like them much more, thank you for listening!
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