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Children having contact with ex husbands parents.

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Justmeandme19 · 19/04/2021 00:51

It's a very long and boring story, but will try and keep it short and sweet! I really need some impartial advice about a rather difficult situation.
I have 2 primary school children who do not see their father. He was abusive towards the children and me, there is a court order for no contact. The children miss their father and also his side of the family. His parents would love to see the children, and are aware of how abusive he is as he also abuses them.
I would love the children to see his parents as I think it would be really good for them. As long as we establish ground rules and they are kept to, I don't really see it being an issue. I would of course also be there. But and this is a massive but. I know my ex will be very angry as he has already banned his family from seeing the children. He is also angry that the courts belived he is abusive. Even though I think it would be a really positive thing to do for the children I need to be realistic about the possible risk it could put us, but particularly me in.
I really really don't know what to do for the best. Anyone else been in this situation?

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PaterPower · 20/04/2021 04:44

If you don’t want the risk of letters to your home address, could the GPs send them to your parents to send on (he must already know where they live)? Or to a trusted friend that he’s unlikely to mess with?

Would renting a UPS mailbox or PO Box be viable? It just seems such a shame to not find some way to let the paternal GPs write to the DC, send Christmas presents etc

Justmeandme19 · 20/04/2021 17:19

I think it's best if I leave it as any contact will come with a risk. Sad but true.

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