What is considered "in the community "?

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My DP is currently going through court to have contact with his eldest children. His exP is being very difficult unfortunately. At the last court hearing he was allowed contact in the community and our children were allowed to meet up as well. This has proved problematic as she doesnt want me anywhere near them and as our children are all under 6 it has been nearly impossible. Next week it is our daughters first birthday and we are having a party in a local hall as we felt they would be able to attend as it wasnt in our house, however his exP is refusing to let them come which is heartbreaking as they have only seen their sister once in the whole year missing her entire baby hood. My question is , would a community hall party be acceptable to a court as "in the community " or is she right. He doesnt want to break court orders but it would mean he couldn't be at his own daughters birthday either if not.

In surprised the court isn't wanting his children to spend time with their siblings. I'd take" in the community " to mean a public place rather than your home.

Not in a contact centre.

Sorry.

Does he have a solicitor? They might be best placed to answer.

It depends on if the reason for contact in the community is so that his children aren't around someone in particular?

If so then it would be breaching the order by having that person at the party with the children.

There was no mention of anyone not being there by the judge or the court order although I suspect his exP is doing this so I cannot see the children. However the court said it was fine for our children to resume a relationship which is difficult if I cannot be there or his exP wont let him take them anywhere to meet

If there is nothing in the order barring you, your children or anyone else who will be at the party from contact, I believe your daughter's party would be covered by contact "in the community". The problem you have is that, if your partners ex is digging her heels in, the only way to force a change is to go back to court. As the party is next week, you don't have much time.

Thank you for your replies