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Contact with Dad

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Tufftie · 31/03/2015 11:20

I'm not going into all the details, however the father of my 3 year old son was my teacher at a worked based learning centre a few years ago, he is being investigated for abuse of position of trust, I have organised and am paying in part for his supervised access with my son, however he has just been caught claiming carers allowance for me even though he wasn't caring for me and now is running out of money fast. He is also claiming a disability, however due to the fact that he is running out of money I think he is going go to court for unsupervised access to my son.

He is unable to chase after my 3 year old son, can hardly get up off of the floor. Up till now I have been reasonable and paid half of the fee for him to see my 3 year old son.

Do you think given the light of the situation the courts would force me to allow unsupervised contact when I do not think it is appropriate, dispite the social services trying to make me feel like I have no choice.

The father is a good talker and can BS everyone into believing what he wants over me, he used to bully me this way.

I will continue to contribute towards supervised and supported access, however due to father being caught committing benefit fraud is running out of money to contribute his side.

Your fews please

The social services are going to attempt through mediation to force me to allow unsupervised access despite the fact that it could put my son at risk. The father is unable to walk with my son holding his hand and is unable to play with him in a soft play area, so why on earth would they think it advisable for the father to have unsupported access to my child.

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Stinkylinky · 31/03/2015 14:37

Going on what you say OP, I wouldn't want him near my child either.

I don't know how these things work so I can't offer much in the way in advice but I hope things work out for you and you can prevent him from having unsupervised access x

NeedsAsockamnesty · 31/03/2015 14:39

Have you had decent legal advice?

You need it.

Social services are not 'the law' they cannot force you to do anything against your will. But disabled parents should not be discriminated against.

The grooming and abuse is an issue as is an inability to accommodate safety issues.

seriouslypeedoff · 31/03/2015 14:42

I think you need legal advice. I am concerned that by you taking such steps to ensure contact will be seen as a reason to back up letting him have him. They may make it look like he can't be dangerous if you are willing to help them keep in contact. But I can't say either way.

You need legal advice going forward and you need evidence to back up all your concerns wherever possible. Good luck OP.

Tufftie · 31/03/2015 14:48

Thanks guys, I didn't really have much choice over letting him have contact as social services made me give him contact. I'm a disabled parent, I pay alot of money to have help with my son, I have a fantastic partner who helps with my son. It seams that in Cornwall social services are boss

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