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Does a child need their own bed in the eyes of the court?

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wiseoldbee · 24/05/2024 14:54

My ex husband is apparently going to go to court to gain access to our son. He has access at the moment but no over night stays for many many reasons.

My ex lives with his girlfriend and her 3 children.

My son would not have his own bed at their house. He would have to sleep in my ex and his partners bed and apparently his partner would sleep on the sofa during these nights. They are also expecting a baby so the house will become more crowded.

Would the courts/cafcass see it as acceptable for a child to stay over night and to sleep in a shared bed?

He is almost 6.

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NuffSaidSam · 24/05/2024 14:59

No, I don't think the courts would find this acceptable.

Presumably, it's an easy change for them to get a foldaway bed though so I'm not sure they'd rule out contact on this basis. They'll just need to sort the bed issue.

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