Clare’s law question

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Can I do a clare’s law on my ex does anyone know? I wouldn’t normally care and I know people will say why do you care if it’s an ex but i have children with him so that’s why I want to know. I found out some things and they don’t add up hence wanting to do one. Has anyone been able to do one on an ex? I’ve heard mixed things about people being refused because it’s an ex and others being able to. It would be met police if this makes a difference. Also does ss get involved if you have children? thanks

It depends on the police force I would say. It's worth trying as you have children and presumably need to have some contact with him.

yes if you have children with him and he has, or wants, contact you should do it, I can't see them refusing

I've done Clare's law on my ex (my daughters dad) still haven't heard a thing and it's been about 6 weeks!

Is it that you are concerned he is a risk to your children or to you? If it’s more related to safeguarding your dc, I’d consider a Sarah’s Law request. This will be based more on risk to your dc and less about you. They may be reluctant to do a Clare’s Law disclosure if you have already ended the relationship.

You could say that you’re thinking about getting back together with him and you want to check if he has a past as you’ve seen some possible red flags. Also, if you will be around him due to the children, that might be reason enough.

thanks all i did wonder about saying i’m thinking of getting back with him but worried that will trigger a ss referral which is just headache i don’t need tbh but there will definitely be something on there so i do want to know as his story doesn’t add up

what he described was DV related i don’t think he is a risk to children as it involved adults from what he said but still have my concerns as the story didn’t add up

I'm sure you can request one, OP.

oh no i have heard it takes ages but usually done quicker if there is anything urgent on there

Mine took 7 weeks and was awful. Social didn't get involved or notified as I told police I'd never see him again.