Also posted in legal.
My ex has applied for a child arrangement order. I received the letter today.
I don’t really understand what I’m supposed to do now and can’t afford a solicitor- all my savings have gone on divorcing him. I have nothing money wise left.
He assaulted me last month which I reported to the police, unfortunately he wasn’t charged. Social services were then involved and said he’d have to apply for access.
The kids want to see him so I won’t contest the order but I do have massive concerns.
He doesn’t have his own house, he lives in a houseshare so can’t have the kids overnight. We need a 3rd party to facilitate access but have no family nearby and my friends all have their own lives and families and his friends all hate me because they believe his story that I made it all up.
He’s been diagnosed with depression but hasn’t been taking his medication properly.
I want what’s best for my kids. They’ve seen and heard some awful things. I’ve no idea how to proceed with this though