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I'm after some advise please.....I have been with my partner for 13 years and we have 2 boys aged 4 and 1. We split up in Feburary as our relationship had become pretty bad. Despite the split, I still saw my boys every other day as they stayed over with me. A few weeks ago Ibecome involved with another woman and really hit it off, but when my ex partner heard about this she became most irate and said she would not allow me to see the children at all. Because of this, and the fact I cannot even consider not seeing my boys, I returned hoem to try our relatioship again. I do not believe this will work but worry if it doesn;t I lose my boys. Legally, what am i entitled to access wise and can she stop me seeing my boys?
Hi There,
Your ex can't stop you seeing your children for any reason, not even if you start a new relationship, This is so common that as soon as you show you are moving on the ex steps in to trouble and find's the only possible lever to get in (your children)
If going back doesn't work and you don't get anywhere you need to be sure you are clear on the fact that you children's mum can't stop access from you and make sure she know's you know this aswell.
I would try to go down the route of getting a formal agreement in place on what access you will have have this written into an agreement by a solicitor if you are able to agree between you, if not seek mediation to help gain an agreement as this will be cheaper, easier and quicker than going through court. The option of court is still there if needed, but hopefully won't be.
keep us posted and feel free to ask any more advice
Darren
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