I am hoping someone can share their experiences of similar situations- unsure of what's the best place for me to contact next:
I am resident parent of a 3 year old who sees her dad ever other weekend (ish) depending on his situation. He is battling with alcoholism and contact happens at his parents house which is an hour away. He has spent some time in rehab during the summer but i have little updates as to how he's doing day to day.
In laws are poor at keeping contact with me and like to sweep the whole mess under the carpet but have in the past raised concerns about his current state and advised not to send DD to her dad eg if they're away. However on other occasions they've gone away without telling me and let the contact happen so i don't trust that they'll advocate for her.
I found out last week that dad has had a 2nd episode of a 'fit/seizure' and he has been told not to drive. I'm not given any more information but apparently its 'nothing to worry about'. The first happened a year ago when he picked her from nursery and led to the nursery staff intervening and ringing me to come get her.
I am very worried about him downplaying this and that he didn't tell me about it. I don't want him driving her at all but not sure where iI stand legally having previously tried to get an order to formalise child arrangements denied.
I basically want to try to support the relationship but keep my DD safe. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks and sorry for the long post.