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Ex kidnapped our child

16 replies

Kusachi · 11/04/2019 22:44

Ex was going to spend some time with dd before we went on holiday and didn't return her - it's day 5 Sad I had no idea he'd do this as he agreed I could take her. He's been ignoring my calls and messages and I called the police that same evening, but all they could do was welfare check.
These have been 5 days of hell. I've contacted police, ss, hv, CLA, sollicitors, gp and all I hear is that they can't help me and that I should relax because my daughter is with her dad and she is safe. I've now applied for emergency child arrangement order. Anyone with experience of filling c100 and how long it takes for the hearing to take place?
Not knowing when I'll see my child again kills me!

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ppppppickupapenguin · 11/04/2019 22:54

My cousin went through something similar, after getting the emergency child arrangement order, she had her son back with her within 48 hours

Doyoumind · 11/04/2019 22:58

You might be better posting in Legal Matters. I've only been involved in non-emergency contact proceedings so don't have experience of this.

RandomMess · 11/04/2019 23:00

@awesmum has been through this recently not sure if she can help but I too would say post in legal.

Thanks
Original poster
Kusachi · 11/04/2019 23:15

Sorry I'm fairly new, I'll move my post now.
Thank you all!

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CupcakeDrama · 11/04/2019 23:30

I dont think you can kidnap your own child im afriad. especially if he is on the bc!

strawberrylollipop · 11/04/2019 23:36

Is he on the bc?
Is there a child arrangements order already?

You can apply for emergency no notice hearings - you have to sit in the court and wait to be seen - but I've always been seen the same day

Original poster
Kusachi · 11/04/2019 23:46

Strawberry, there isn't one yet. I didn't think I needed it until this happened Sad
I think I've ticked the emergency no notice while filling out a form online and sent it off 3 days ago.
Anyone knows how to move/delete this thread? I've posted a duplicate in Legal matters.

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RLEOM · 11/04/2019 23:54

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know you must be hurting, but remember she is in safe hands. I hope you get your little one back soon.

NuffingChora · 11/04/2019 23:57

Do you have her passport in your possession?

NuffingChora · 11/04/2019 23:59

Sorry that sent before I was finished! Can it imagine how traumatic this must be for you. Hope very much that emergency order brings her home.

springydaff · 12/04/2019 00:18

If you want to move it to legal matters press the Report button (top right of your posts or in the 3 dots if you're on your phone) and ask MNHQ to move it for you.

I'm so so sorry you're facing this. Perhaps try Rights of Women for legal advice.

I hope you get your dd back soon Flowers

Bemusedagain · 12/04/2019 07:59

Contact rights for women but really you need a very good solicitor to file an emergency court order. It will not look good for him that he hasn’t returned her. Take this as a warning that you must now organise court ordered contact dates. He can’t be trusted to do what he says. Contact a solicitor now.

springydaff · 12/04/2019 09:47

Rights of Women would suggest a good solicitor in your area while giving you an outline of what you can expect from the law.

springydaff · 12/04/2019 09:49

Try your local Womens Aid too.

Original poster
Kusachi · 12/04/2019 22:36

I'm going to try Rights of Women as you suggested. Thank you!

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springydaff · 13/04/2019 14:16

Well done. Thinking of you Flowers

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