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Sons dad has collected our son and is refusing to bring him home

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Chanjh25 · 06/02/2025 13:52

Hi so abit of back story so it all makes sense
Me and sons dad was together almost 8 years..
He had a gambling addiction and was taking drugs secretly at home aswell as had been caught out speaking to his ex and arranging to meet her I gave him an option to change he didn't so we separated it's been 5 years since then it's been hell to say the least, we was only being in contact to arrange days and times for him to see/collect his kids we was getting on fine he was even visiting a few times during the week to make tea or out the kids to bed, we have a 9 year old son and a 5 year old daughter together, we was getting on fine until I found out that within a few days of us splitting he had a new girlfriend obvs it hurt but I got on with it, since he's been with her I'm not aloud to speak to him and have to go through her.. he is uo and down with contact only wants to see his kids every fortnight with nothing in between isn't involved in anything in there life's.. will cancel on the day he's due to have them and fall off the face of the earth for months at a time I've asked him for the last five years if he can't start helping out more he's flat out refused he lives with his gf and her 3 kids and they now have a one year old daughter together.. he had my son and now is refusing to bring him home.. so I'm like you never wanted to see your kids I've had to force him to have them sometimes and now all of a sudden he wants our son full time? This happened about 5 weeks ago he hasn't seen his daughter since he has never had a close relationship with our little girl and she does not like going, now all of a sudden he wants a DNA for our daughter and is refusing to have her till one is done I've agreed and told him to hurry up with it because I know he's hers he was the only man I was with in those 8 years he's never once asked me for a dna for any of our kids.. I think it's so it doesn't make him look bad 'I'll just take one child on then ask for a dna so I don't need to have her till its done and I'll drag it out as long as possible' our daughter is autistic however I don't think he believes she is and just calls her 'a naughty brat who's always having meltdowns' obvs I want to apply to the court for my son back as I have been his main career for his whole 9 years and his dad has done nothing but let them down and make excuses I have no idea how to go about even applying to the court for my sim back much advice is needed thankyou so much for reading I just want my son home the house isn't the same I also have a 10 year old son so he is very much missed, also to add his gf has done nothing but give me abuse for the last 5 years and defends him when he lets his kids down

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Chanjh25 · 06/02/2025 13:53

I did forget to mention that he has taken him out of his school and is applying for another in his area.. is this allowed without my permission what can I do to stop this also we are from the UK

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SilenceInside · 06/02/2025 13:56

Is he on your son's birth certificate?

BooksAndHooks · 06/02/2025 14:01

You need to apply to court for an emergency order. You need a prohibited steps order to prevent him moving schools as well.

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Titasaducksarse · 06/02/2025 14:03

You can apply to court:
https://www.gov.uk/looking-after-children-divorce/apply-for-court-order

You need to apply for a Child Arrangement Order for 'live with' with you and contact for him

And a prohibited steps Order (on same application) to stop removal to another school

Making child arrangements if you divorce or separate

How to make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.

https://www.gov.uk/looking-after-children-divorce/apply-for-court-order

wonderingisthisokay · 06/02/2025 14:04

Do you or have you ever had a social worker @Chanjh25 ? They would be a good place to get support if you don't feel able to advocate for yourself.

Have you done anything at all in the last five weeks - talk to the police, social worker, GP or anyone? Have you had any advice before today?

Figgygal · 06/02/2025 14:06

Sorry are you saying he took your son 5 weeks ago?
Do you have anything agreed via courts re: children?
Do you have a solicitor?

MissyB1 · 06/02/2025 14:06

Yes get on this quickly OP, don't hesitate. The judge will want to see that you acted ASAP. If you are struggling with that forms either ask for help on here or ring the courts office, admin staff at court helped me lots with my diy divorce.

LurkyMcLurkinson · 06/02/2025 14:16

With kindness, what have you done about this? Have you raised your concerns with the school? Raised your concerns with social services? Got legal advice? Made a court application? It’s time to get moving if not.

Bristolinfeb · 06/02/2025 14:20

You haven’t seen your son in 5 weeks and he hasn’t been attending school? You fon’t know he is safe, first you need to ring the police and ask for a welfare check on him to check he is OK.

Chanjh25 · 06/02/2025 15:39

SilenceInside · 06/02/2025 13:56

Is he on your son's birth certificate?

Yes

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Chanjh25 · 06/02/2025 15:40

LurkyMcLurkinson · 06/02/2025 14:16

With kindness, what have you done about this? Have you raised your concerns with the school? Raised your concerns with social services? Got legal advice? Made a court application? It’s time to get moving if not.

I have a social worker so yeah I have raised this with the school and my social worker they are telling me I need to apply to the court as he's on the birth certificate

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