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family court 'Proof' hearing

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gorgeousgirl68 · 07/11/2009 21:59

Does anyone have any advice on what to expect when going to court for a proof hearing.
Family court. Ex attempting to gain contact with ds (who is 5)has been ongoing for 2-3 years. Was given supervised contact but was stopped as ds was traumatised after.
To cut long story short. Ex hasnt seen ds for 18 months, we had private report written for court, which sheriff has seen, and has now called for 'proof' so he can speak to professional witness to hear evidence.
I'm quite scared really, any mud slinging allowed from him, or will it be quite civil?
We have to provide our own witness i believe.
ex was very abusive and aggressive and has been fined etc for his behaviour.
Anyone had similar experience? wondering what will happen and outcome really.

OP posts:
longagegap · 08/11/2009 20:25

I'm sorry for what your goin through , i went through my ex taking me to court but walked away because he wasnt happy about getting a contact centre , sorry cant help anymore with this and hope everything works out for you x

MeAndMyGirl · 23/11/2009 19:50

Hi - I am going to proof this Thursday and dreading it. Similar background it seems to yourself - my ex is basically bullying me as he does not have to pay legal fees and this is only way he can now - since I stood up to him and left. Thankfully last report has recommended no contact with DD but will have to wait and see what judge decides. Have already decided if contact allowed I will disregard decision anyway as would rather get into trouble with court than anything happen to my DD.

Witnesses for me are - my dad, nursery manager, surveyor to confirm value of house, my best friend

Witnesses for him - no-one - which speaks volumes in itself

will let u know how i get on

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