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Daughters father won't let me have her back!

47 replies

Rach3403 · 08/07/2017 12:47

Bit of background, me and her dad where only seeing eachother a matter of weeks and I fell pregnant. Still he has been a consistent part of her life and supports her emotionally and financially. We however do not get on and can't speak without an argument occurring, in his mind I am trying to take his daughter away from him and he doesn't like that. He is also constantly accusing me of having men around her (when I have NEVER had another man round her apart from family, I haven't even dated anyone since she was born!)

My 23 month old DD was asking of her dad so I told him I would like a break to catch up on work and his daughter would like to see him so could he have her for a few days. He said yes, came and collected her with his mum, no problem.

The day after she went, I messaged him to ask if she was okay. He then told me that she had drew a picture and when he asked who it was of she said "mummy and mummy's boyfriend" he then start accusing me of having random men around our daughter which I got angry at because its completely untrue. The accusations turned in to him threatening involvement with social services and court action, he slated my mental health (I have BPD) and said that would work in his favour. I have another daughter (who is 5) he told me that if social/court was involved then I risk getting her taken off of me as well (which isn't true as they would not find any fault) He then shockingly asked me how much money it would take to "get me out of her life" He told me that he loves her, I clearly don't and if I didn't want any hassle from court of social services then I would do the right thing and accept a payout from him and walk away. He is a professional athlete so he has a more than healthy salary so lawyers and court cases are no financial object to him.

I was appalled by this and told him no money in the world could buy that. I was disgusted in his behaviour and I asked him to bring her back. He said no so I told him I would drive to get her from his house. I drove 120 miles to pick her up from his house but no one was in, he then phoned me to tell me he wasn't there, he was staying at his sisters because she was seeing the family. I asked for his sisters address but he wouldn't give it to me and his sister read and ignored my messages requesting to know where she was.

This was yesterday and lastnight I text him telling him if he didn't contact me regarding dropping her home by tomorrow I would have to call the police. He text me back this morning saying this:

"I love my daughter more than you will ever know, I think it is best if she stays with me and so does my family. You're not well mentally, clearly you have been bringing strangers around DD and I am not standing for it anymore. I don't want to have to take court action but if I am forced to, I will. She will be well looked after with me and have everything she wants and needs and you know it. You are welcome to visit to see her as is her sister, but I think its best this way. I will continue paying child support every month so you can support yourself".

I just don't know what I can do. I phoned the station and they said as he is on the birth certificate and has parental responsibility there's not much they can do as it isn't classed as kidnap. I am going out of my mind with worry. I know she will be being looked after but he can't do this to me. He seems to think he can "buy her from me" which isn't the case at all. I literally do not give two f*cks about money, I just want my baby girl.

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DaisysStew · 08/07/2017 17:38

Doesn't matter if you say he's not the bio father to the police, he's on the birth certificate so legally they cannot remove the child from him (my ex tried to run off with my son, luckily I managed to wrestle the pram away from him - they advised me of all this when I tried to get him arrested for attempted kidnapping. In the absence of a court order there's nothing they can do).

You need to get straight to court Monday to apply for an emergency order and also apply for a prohibitive steps order to run along side it. My prohibitive steps order prevents my ex from removing my son from my care, the care of anyone I've entrusted DS to (family, nursery etc), taking him out of the city, abroad etc and it carries the power of arrest as well.

This is such an awful situation and I hope you get it sorted and have your DD home soon.

AdalindSchade · 08/07/2017 17:44

If he's on the birth certificate then he has PR.
You can't do anything until Monday morning. Then emergency court application, they should hear it very quickly. Clear your schedule and call in friends and family to help with childcare and completing forms.

AddictedToDrPepper · 08/07/2017 20:13

Adalind completely irrelevant but I love your username. I've just got done binge watching Grimm on Netflix Grin

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AdalindSchade · 08/07/2017 22:17

Grin I love adalind. I loved her most when she was evil

OnlyAQuickNC · 09/07/2017 08:43

Yeah the defensless Adalind is a bit of a wet blanket Grin

Saiman · 09/07/2017 08:48

My sister is encouraging me to tell him and the police that he is not her real father

That is a terrible idea. This will end up in court and you will look awful.

kittybiscuits · 09/07/2017 08:56

This hinges on whether or not he has Parental Responsibility. If he is on your DD's birth certificate or has since obtained legal PR, then the police cannot return your DD and you will need to see a solicitor on Monday morning and look at filing to court on an urgent basis. If he does not have PR then the police are able to bring her back. Please do not take ay advice from your sister. You are allowed to have a boyfriend if you want to. As long as your DD is properly cared for, it is nothing to do with your ex who your friends or boyfriends are. Good that you recorded the call. Don't tell him or anyone. Record calls, keep all messages. If he makes any threats or implied threats, call the police. Have you got a solicitor?

SuperRainbows · 09/07/2017 09:37

His behaviour will do him no favours.

Stay strong and take sensible family members to court with you.

Bloomed · 09/07/2017 12:12

Hope there's been progress OP.

ParanoidBeryl · 09/07/2017 12:24

If you are willing to post what general part of the country you are in, you might be able to get good recommendations for family law solicitors.

FoofFighter · 09/07/2017 14:07

Any update Rach?

Hopefully she's back but if not please go to your local court office first thing and ask for help, don't wait for solicitors appointments etc. You don't need that to get the ball rolling

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LavenderDoll · 09/07/2017 14:08

OP hope you DC back home safe

SparklyMagpie · 10/07/2017 15:11

Hope you've got your daughter home OP x

Theyhaveallbeenused2 · 10/07/2017 15:15

Hope everything is ok now

Underthemoonlight · 10/07/2017 15:22

What a horrible situation op I would get the best solicitor you can find.

TieGrr · 10/07/2017 15:32

If he's a professional athlete, would negative press attention have any impact on his career? Maybe even the threat of it could help.

Grapeeatingweirdo · 10/07/2017 15:37

OP, are you OK? What a horrible situation

kellogssquareofkrispierice · 10/07/2017 23:12

Hope you are ok OP

First piece of advice ok going to give is: do not take legal advice from HIM or any advice regarding SS. He is trying to scare you. Ignore him.

Second: you don't need a solicitor to get the ball rolling. You can fill in the forms and apply for an emergency order yourself- It is worth doing so whilst you wait for appointments

You will most likely get your daughter back very soon and he will most likely only have supervised contact with her from now on

kittybiscuits · 11/07/2017 17:36

Really hope that you are making progress with getting your daughter back Flowers

NoMoreDecorating · 16/07/2017 09:31

Any update OP? Did you get your daughter back? Flowers

Mumofone1970 · 17/07/2017 00:10

Is she home?

PumpkinPie2016 · 18/07/2017 20:38

How are things OP? I hope you have your daughter back with you?Flowers

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