Hi.
There has been an indirect contact order in place since Dec 2016 with cards to be sent Xmas, birthdays and Easter to my child. The order states I should 'assist and promote' replies which I have done with no problems. However, at xmas 2018 after receiving a card and money, my child was reluctant to reply and then point blank refused. I continued to press the matter and she agreed to reply at Easter. At Easter 2019, nothing arrived from the father. I still suggested she send a card but she is still refusing and I am becoming increasingly concerned I will be hauled back to court for breaking the order. I have not heard anything from the father's side but now feel this is possible. He has a history of being very quiet and then suddenly sending solicitors letters which usually end in more proceedings.I phoned my solicitor but because I've used them previously I cannot have another free consultation so I'm going to look elsewhere. In the meantime though I am still trying to get my child to send a card. I feel now I'm going to have to be really stern with her but I don't feel comfortable doing this given what she's been through already. The judge at the last hearing was severe with me and selfish as it may sound, I do not want to have to face him again.