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How do I know if this will be the last hearing or if there will be one followed? It has already been discussed in court regarding mental health and agreed and sorted there is no issue on that front, I can't go to my ex's house for other reasons as well as this so it's not possible to go 100% of the way.
I have tried calls or videos if they are here longer than my usual weekend and they cause upset to the child. They are 4 and at nursery.
Do I submit evidence or statements for the second?
Hiya. Is the upcoming hearing a DRA (Dispute Resolution Appointment) to discuss everyone's positions on the Section 7? If so, it's just a case of telling the court briefly why you disagree with some of the recommendations and the content of the report.
If you can't all agree on a final order at the DRA, the court will list a final hearing where you will have the chance to challenge the recommendations and question the Cafcass officer and your ex on all the matters arising.
Travel is always a grey area and the court will decide on this aspect in the best interests of the child. How far apart do you live? Do you both drive?
I do not drive as it stands so I am using public transport, other parent does drive but is not willing and wants to move the current arrangement from 80% me traveling to 100% which as already discussed and agreed in mediation for many reasons it's not possible. If I disagree with the majority of the recommendations on the hearing, will it definitely go to another hearing? Where can I get evidence into the court? My child's started turning against me in the last week as well, so I am very concerned. About 80miles?
The second hearing discussing the section 7, yes!
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