Following on from my previous posts - both children have remained with us and there has been no direct contact between the parents. Parent refusing contact has blocked now resident parent on mobile after saying they do not want further contact with children.
There has been direct contact between parent refusing contact and the children - where offers of visits have been made etc.
Eldest child is happy to go and spend time with parent, but wants reassurance they will not be forced to remain there and will be returned after contact.
Youngest is very mixed up and obviously wants to see parent but reluctant to see parents partner.
We’ve found messages on youngest’s phone saying they are ‘not allowed’ to see parent/parents family until court is concluded. Court date not set yet, so parent not aware application has been made.
Also messages advising they will be collected to go and visit etc and if parent has a problem ‘it will be sorted’ from other family members.
Lots of emotional messages and bad mouthing of parent children have chosen to live with sent directly to children.
Children made statement to police following reports of the threats/text message abuse confirming domestic violence as reason they refuse to return to previously resident parent.
I’m incredibly anxious and worried that this will be seen as denial of contact - even though no direct request has been made to make arrangements between parents and that this will go against us at court.
Desperate to have this resolved to give the children some safety and security but very conscious of the horror stories where things don’t always go to plan in court and fear children being returned to emotionally abusive situation/domestic violence.
Can anyone reassure or offer advice before we seek legal advice and chase court date on Monday.