Separated parents

[Snookies]

Anyone out here that is separated and ex partner wants to see the kids?

@Greendin Advice from my barrister:
In short, if the order provides for the children to be returned on Monday, then he must adhere to the order, unless he is able to demonstrate a reasonable excuse not to. I am not sure that simply stating “due to the Coronavirus” is sufficient, unless you or anyone in your household is showing symptoms and that is why he is not going to return them. If he refuses to return them on Monday, you can issue an urgent application to the court, but I appreciate this is the last thing you would want to do in the circumstances.

@CharlotteUnaNatalieThompson Thank you for understanding how hard it is for families in situations such as ours (see above). It is around 7 years on since the courts ruled 50/50 and I don't think many people really appreciate the mental impact on both parent and child/children.

I know in my heart I did the right thing to leave my abusive ex-husband, but it's so hard not to regret it at times. My youngest was only 3 when it was decided and I was left with nothing. As far as the courts were concerned, ex hadn't physical hurt me so he was a good dad.

They didn't care that he'd made me sleep on the floor for six months, that he'd locked me out of the house on many ocassions in the freezing cold, that he'd stopped me from having any contact with my friends and family, that he'd taken all of my cards out of my purse so I couldn't buy food. That he told me if I ever left him he would guarantee that I would never see my children again. The list goes on.

There have been many times (especially in my five years single) that I seriously considered taking my own life.

I am terrified that if my children are taken from me for longer those thoughts will return. At 30 weeks' pregnant I am trying to keep myself well for the baby but I'm already in trouble with my midwife for not eating!

My ex text my 11 year old son saying he's not going to see him because of cronovirus. Nobody has developed any symptoms and everyone has been in self isolating for over a week. Would you mind sharing what you have from your Barrister please