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Advice on family court

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octobersunshine · 12/03/2019 10:22

I wondered whether anyone with any legal training can advise me without me having to go back to my solicitor and incurring further costs.

My ex recently took me to court for access. After the court hearing, there were a couple of points that weren't addressed within the hearing itself regarding holidays.

My barrister emailed my ex's barrister to seek agreement for clauses regarding holidays to be put in the order.

Ex's barrister agreed to put a clause in the order stating 8 weeks notice to be given for holidays and information about location, dates, who will be going on holiday etc.

I've just got a copy of the final order and the wording has been changed slightly but enough to change the implications on what is provided for. The order now states 8 weeks notice for holidays but only 7 days notice to be given regarding destination etc.

This wasn't what I agreed to or what I thought they had agreed to. I don't suspect this is an admin oversight, I suspect this was deliberate.

Is this acceptable practice? Can barristers unilaterally change the terms or should they have referred back to me if they wanted to change the nature of that provision?

This is another issue in a long line of my ex and his barrister playing games, lying and withholding information so whilst it seems trivial, I can't just let it slide without first getting an understanding of whether that's legally acceptable.

Any advice would be appreciated.

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SuperLoudPoppingAction · 12/03/2019 10:25

You could report this thread and ask for it to be moved to legal - there are some good posters there who might help.

Parent999 · 12/03/2019 10:32

Ive had no legal training but from experience you can both change whatever you want until its sealed by the judge. If youve noticed it and they didnt consult you on it then its up to you to pull it up and ask why.

On a side note I asked for something similar, its because my ex deliberately causes trouble at holiday time, therefore I wanted to ensure we both had permission from each other before booking and paying thousands.

octobersunshine · 12/03/2019 10:52

Hi - I have moved to legal.
Thanks

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spongedog · 25/03/2019 00:24

I would think in this case you could email the court (ie the judge's clerk) and ask for clarification. Every court hearing is recorded (why we cant all get transcripts I will never know :( )

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