Time frame for family court advice?

[tooearlyr]

So basically my question is if dad hadn't saw 20 month old son for the past 7 months ( his choice ) because he couldn't be bothered to keep up regular sessions then disappeared. then when our son was 20 months old decided to start court action for contact. How long would it likely be before contact sessions started to take place given his child doesn't even know him now?. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Hi,

Try not to worry.

Does dad have (legal) parental responsibility? I presume so if he has put in a court application.

If so, it would probably be very gradual contact, possibly supervised to begin with, especially at that age and the time he's been away. Also, I would doubt any overnight contact for a long time.

Would you be willing to put forward a suggestion that is in the best interest of your son? If you can agree before fhdra, then have it formalized, it will save a lot of time, stress and money (if you are represented)

The courts generally work on the basis that it's in the best interest of the child to have a relationship with both parents unless there are some other serious issues involved.

Coram have a great advice line for child legal matters, £25 for 30 minutes legal advice. Unfortunately they are closed due to C19 but when they open, they can provide some very useful guidance.

Thank you for the detailed reply it's very helpful and reassuring things wouldn't progress to quickly for overnights etc. He doesn't have parental responsibility at the moment but I thought he could still apply and could be given that.

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