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*trigger potential child abuse* stopped my DS going to his dad's tonight

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Snowdropseaaon · 13/04/2023 20:38

I know I'm not being unreasonable but posting here for traffic.

Today when we were in the car my son said to me "something odd happened last night" I said what's that. He said " I woke up this morning with no shorts on and I don't know how that happened, maybe I moved so much they came off"
He is 6 and still shares a bed with his dad which I haven't been happy about for a while. It could be nothing but his dad just gives me an uncomfortable feeling. When he says bye he smothers him and touches his bum and treats him like a baby. Other times when we have seen his dad in public or at school he whispers in his ear, it's just odd and weird.
There's a whole host of other stuff eg. Not giving him his inhalers, letting him play violent games and other stuff.
Do others think this is off? I've never stopped my son seeing his dad but tonight I haven't sent him.

My ex has gone mental at my saying he's going to drop all he'll and fury on me. Saying he has things he's been keeping about me that he is going to tell the court. That he's going to put everything and his life into court to get DS. So not to drip feed. I left ex when DS was 6 months old and went into a woman's refuge. He was abusive to me emotionally, financially. He was hideous and I was scared of him. Still am but much much stronger and aware of abuse now. Ex hates I have a voice and backbone now.
So I don't know what I should do with next steps really. I tried calling child services for advice but they don't open until 9am tomorrow morning.

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Irritateandunreasonable · 19/04/2023 21:19

Snowdropseaaon · 19/04/2023 21:00

Tonight I've received an intimidating email from exes solicitor stating I'm unreasonable and if I do not reinstate contact she will apply for an urgent court order as well as saying I will have to pay for exes legal costs that could be over 2000 apparently.

She’s trying to scare you. You can ask her that all correspondence goes straight to your solicitor. You should not be speaking to his solicitor what so ever!!

Your solicitor is the professional and will guide you, do nothing without their advice. Once again - no correspondence with his solicitor!!!

MrsH1983 · 19/04/2023 21:52

Snowdropseaaon · 19/04/2023 21:00

Tonight I've received an intimidating email from exes solicitor stating I'm unreasonable and if I do not reinstate contact she will apply for an urgent court order as well as saying I will have to pay for exes legal costs that could be over 2000 apparently.

The solicitor is trying to get you to back down to avoid court. Costs are practically never awarded in cases to do with children as it creates a 'winner' and 'loser' scenario which the courts are keen to avoid so she has misled you there.

If you truly feel in your heart that your son is not safe with him, then let them take you to court and you can have all the professionals assess the situation.

SocialLite · 20/04/2023 08:59

Costs are barely ever awarded- it would be a very extreme case for that to gain, they're just trying to convince you. Don't fall for it.

Snowdropseaaon · 20/04/2023 09:34

So not only is my ex trying to be intimidating towards me, he's getting his solicitor to scare me down. I wonder why he doesn't want to go to court so bad? Probably to continue hanging it over my head.
All I want is for my DS to be safe in his care. Clearly he hasn't been giving his medication as he's admitted it as well as the stuff DS said about waking up with no shorts on. Surely a court would be able to see I'm not alienating?
How can I trust ex when all he's continued to do is lie to me about medication and gotten DS to lie to me too

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Mumofnarnia · 20/04/2023 12:26

Snowdropseaaon · 19/04/2023 21:00

Tonight I've received an intimidating email from exes solicitor stating I'm unreasonable and if I do not reinstate contact she will apply for an urgent court order as well as saying I will have to pay for exes legal costs that could be over 2000 apparently.

Lol ask her what she bases her evidence on re being unreasonable and having to pay court fees and what evidence she has to apply for an ‘urgent’ court order!

Mumofnarnia · 20/04/2023 12:28

Mumofnarnia · 20/04/2023 12:26

Lol ask her what she bases her evidence on re being unreasonable and having to pay court fees and what evidence she has to apply for an ‘urgent’ court order!

Joking aside. As pp has said, ask that all correspondence is forwarded to your solicitor. Also, I’m not sure how she can make you pay the legal costs for a child arrangement case

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