My ex-partner getting access to our daughter..

[TashaHall]

2 weeks ago I split with my partner of nearly 6 years as I was tired of the arguments and didn't want the violence around our 6 month old daughter. I have had to go back to my parents as he will not leave me alone and am having to get a non-molestation order out on him. Although he was never violent towards out daughter I want to set up supervised access in a contact centre as he has threatened to run away with her. I have been in touch with social services but they have told me there is nothing they can do. I would be grateful if anyone has any advice to help.

Thank you.

Hi tasha, sorry to read what you're going through. Well.done on getting away you have done the completely right thing. Rubbish that social services were no help. Have you been in touch with womens aid? My advice would be to ring them and also get a solicitor. Apply for a residence order, stop contact and let him apply to the court for access. Good luck xx

Thank you very much x

Hi tash have you been in touch with caffcass they can sometimes be good. They've helped me a lot. Just a question is she breastfed. Cos if she is contact wouldn't happen for a while anyway. Good luck and hugs to you

No i havent, but will do thank you. No she isn't. Thank you again.

Stick to your guns and go with your instincts. If he is interested in staying in touch with his daughter, he will win your trust.

threatening to run away with her would prompt me to get residence. go and see a solicitor, o ring womens aid.

Threats to run away with her would be taken seriously by a court. Keep a record of anything he says like this.

I'd definitely find out if you are entitled to legal aid. Get advice from a solicitor. You want to ask for residence and say that contact will only take place on a supervised basis, in a contact centre. He might not bother after that, but if he does, at least there will be some safeguards in place.