Coronavirus and split families

[Fran0129]

Hey everyone!

I’m looking for some advice regarding my LO seeing his dad during this pandemic. When we went on lockdown we decided it was best that our LO stayed with me due to him still working (he’s a key worker), his partner being pregnant and me currently living with my parents (LO grandparents).

If we go on “full” lockdown I’m unsure how it will work with them not seeing each other for a long period of time. We don’t want to risk either of our families coming down with coronavirus - esp his partner. Am I well within my rights to keep them apart for a longer period of time? I know this will cause upset but me protecting my parents, his partner and my son is my main priority.

Does anyone have an advice regarding this?

Thanks in advance!

Just bumping this for you and hopefully someone will be along with advice. Best of luck at this very difficult time.

I don’t see a problem with what you have suggested, I would keep my children with me aswell (they don’t see their dad anyway)

Mine haven't been seeing their dad as he is at an increased medical risk, and I am a HCP. I am the main care provider usually hence why they stayed with me. They phone each other regularly.

Could you offer their dad extra time after lockdown until the difference is made up? And facilitate virtual catchips with the kids?