I currently in the process of taking my ex to court so I can get a prohibited steps order and a residence order for our DS (2).
There was a lot of abuse during our relationship (his behaviour) and he made several threats, which is why I want these orders in place before he has contact outside of a contact centre. He has also attempted to commit suicide several times, and threatened it many times as part of his controlling behaviour. I want to know that I can get DS back if I feel he is at harm/ that ex can't snatch him from nursery etc.
My solicitor has sent me a C1A form to sign (she filled in the rest of it). I never disclosed the abuse to her, so she has left the DA section blank. I am going to see her tmw to discuss this further and see how much is relevant/ if I need to put it all on this form.
I was feeling relatively calm about all of this, but now the apt is getting closer, I'm becoming really anxious. Has anybody ever discussed their experiences of DA in a family court? I am so worried about not being believed, especially if it will count against me!
I know nobody can answer me, I'm just looking for reassurance/ a place to vent.
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DogWalker75 · 09/09/2015 21:58
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