Handhold and / or advice please...

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I'm in court in 2 weeks time to determine arrangements for care of my 2 year old daughter. To say it's been contentious would be an understatement as although we agree to a 50/50 care arrangement my ex has accused and attacked me on every front. I'm so scared of being questioned by his barrister as I feel it will be an attack on my mental health (I had postnatal depression). I'm very non-confrontational and liable to cry if I feel anxious but I'm aware this will make me look less stable than I'd like if my mental health is at doubt. To clarify, a social worker, doctor and therapist have all confirmed my mental health is fine. But I'm hoping someone could give me an idea of what it's like to have a barrister questioning you?

are you still seeing the therapist or social worker?
Wondered ih they are able to give you support, or talk you through the process.
Hope that it goes well

Family court is intended to be much less confrontational than other court situations. You aren’t on trial and it tends to be just sitting around a table, it’s likely that your own solicitor will answer for you. Good luck 🌸

I don't have any experience at all of court but I didn't want to read and run.

PND is really common and if that by itself was a reason to remove children from the care of their mothers half or more of the kids in this country would be in care.
If I was asked to decide your case on one side I would look at a woman who had PND, who has engaged with services and agreed a reasonable plan for care of your child. On the other I would see an aggressive man who has attempted to undermine this lady's recovery and care of her child and has now dragged her to court despite already having a reasonable settlement. Who sounds as though they are working in the best interests of the child?