Anything I can do? Family law.

[kissmysass]

Hello all.
I've changed my username as I don't want my ex reading my prior posts if he was to stumble on this.

My 7 year old child lives with me and visits their dad once a week (dad's choice) and one full week out of the year. That week started Monday. I've been told by my child today that their dad has invited friends round today, and their children.

He's clearly flouting the "do not mix households" rule and I wondered if there was any way I could get our child back here? I've been told there are plans for other friends to visit this week.

Crucially there is no CAO in place. I assume the answer is no. And that it's a civil matter. By the time a CAO application went in, it would be time for them to be home anyway.

Many thanks.

Could you pop around for a word with the child, put them in the car and drive off ?

Probably not. I doubt he'd even open the front door to be honest (we separated on bad terms. Emotionally and financially abusive).

Even if I could.. I think that would make it worse, traumatic and confusing for a child to see.

I suppose there's no magic answer.

When you get him back is there anyone in your household who is in the vulnerable category?

Nobody vulnerable in the house, no.