Representing myself please help

[marthasGinyard]

I've had previous threads regarding the last few years of court after leaving an abusive relationship

I'm representing myself and dd and final hearing is in Feb.

Dd is 14.5 father wants to change CAO to shared care and completely change the schedule.

Court recommended Child led mediation but Father said himself in court he will pursue what he wants regardless of dd views.

If dd attends mediation he will ignore her views anyway, and there won't be feedback to court of mediation thus to say it was attended and unsuccessful.

When I write my statement for the bundle for his solicitor to send in am I able to include a written letter from daughter outlining her feelings under evidence?

Cafcas are not involved so unable to get assistance from them.

Thank you in advance for any information you can help with. I've had some great advice here previously.

🙏🏻

I'm unable to remove my post I've just added it on to my original post from December

At 14, your daughters views would almost certainly be listened to. You can't force a nearly 15 year old to do something they don't want to do.

Thank you, absolutely I just have to make sure I'm prepared

I've emailed court today to ask if I can include her handwritten wishes in the bundle.

Feel a little out of my depth

No advice, Op, but I wish you and your DD the very best of luck

Going through a similar thing with my 9 year old sons also
abusivr dad although it hasn't got as far as yours yet it's just a threat to take me to court for 50:50 at the moment as a result of me going to csa. I hope you're okay I know it's stressful

Thank you both

Stressed, sorry to hear you are going through similar

It's tough