Advice needed please! Will this open a new can of worms/retaliation?

[Homely1]

Ex has gone to solicitor for child contact. For many reasons, I have concerns re his behaviour/parenting. In my response to correspondence, the advice is to mention this or it will be too late to bring up later. Will this lead to an unsavoury retaliation?

Homely1 if you have concerns, you must raise them now. This will add credibility to what you say. If matters become contested, the first thing his lawyer will say to you is why didn't you mention it before. Try mediation as a way of resolving issues. It's quicker, cheaper and you may qualify for legal aid. By choosing mediation, you are both choosing to stay in control of what happens. If the courts do become involved, both of you will be spoken to by Cafcass and they will discuss your concerns and make their own enquiry. If they agree there are concerns, they will flag these with the court. If they do not share your concerns, they will also say so. Let your/his lawyer know what your concerns are ASAP.

Thank you, mediation is a must as I understand it?

.... And can a court give more than what is asked for by him?