[Solved] First Hearing Dispute Resolution advice

Pretty much a hearing to hear both sides of the argument, you'll get to put what contact you want and why and she'll get to put her view across and cafcass report will be there to guide the judge based on their assessment of you both.

if you have to prepare a statement for the hearing then Keep it child focussed, stating why contact is in the best interests of the children and don't slag off the ex or criticise her...keep it child focussed.
same goes for at the hearing, don't get drawn into arguments with the ex or her solicitor if she has one...keep calm...if you don't like something that is being said about you or at you it's them trying to get a reaction out of you....take a breath...take a sip of water to give you a few seconds to think before giving your answer if questions....if it's a statement they are giving then make a few notes and ask to address them once they've finished their speech.

remain focussed on the rights of the children to an uncontrolled life with both parents parenting them as per their human rights to family life.

Very helpful, thank you.

Hi Jazz, my advice would be to record the call and let them know you are doing so as they seemed to make so many mistakes in the writing of their reports throughout my case.

Good luck.

hi, i wouldnt recommend recording calls. as soon as you mention recording calls, you will see how bitter and confrontational every thing gets. you need cafcass on your side. go on youtube and you will find silly recordings and arguments between dads and cafcass lol.

Good advice from Dad-i-d... just concentrate on putting your best case forward, always be polite, don’t interrupt and keep a lid on facial expressions that show annoyance.

You’ll probably be encouraged to reach agreement with your ex, don’t be pressured into agreeing to anything you’re not ok with, but be willing to compromise.

All the best