[Solved] Help with Statement

You dont say why you have interim residence, but I am guessing that mother is not fit to have the child.

Your statement should be headed up with the heading of the case..i.e. in xxxx County Court, the case number and refer to In the matter of child's name (dob .....). State the names of the parties, and Applicant and Respondent.

In the centre head it Statement of KF83

The paragraphs of the statement should numbered.

State your name and address and I am the Applicant in these proceedings. The Respondent is xxx of (address) and she is the mother of my son/daughter name and date of birth).
Next para insert Statement of truth I make this statement conscientiously believing the same to be true to the best of my belief and knowledge and in the knowledge that this statement will be placed before the Court as evidence in these proceedings

Next para I make this Statement further to the Order of the Court of xxxxx.

In the next paragraph state your address, i.e. I live at xxx. This is a (2) bedroomed property with lounge kitchen,bathroom, garden.

In the next paragraph state briefly (i.e. as the Court is aware because of this that and the other interim contact was granted to you on xxxx.....)

In the next paragraph state what contact you propose mother should have, state whether you want contact to be supervised or not. State why that contact is suitable for you, the child, i.e. I propose mother has contact o Monday (state time 10 a.m. until 4.00 p.m.)and a Saturday (state the time from and to again)

In the next para state contact for school holidays

In the next para state contact for xmas, easter etc

The final paragraph must also include a statement of truth "I make this statement conscientiously believing the same to be true to the best of my belief and knowledge and in the knowledge that this statement will be placed before the Court as evidence in these proceedings.

Sign and date your statement.

Send three copies to the Court

I will be happy to look the statement over for you ...as long as its okay with the Forum, don't mean to overstep boundaries. 🙂

Hi there 🙂

If you follow this link you can get a template for the Position Statement from there -

www.thecustodyminefield.com/mobile/FamilyLawMenu.html

I have sent you a PM so check your inbox.

As suggested number your paragraphs, these then become bullet points. Have a look at the sticky at the top of the Legal Eagle section called "A guide to representing yourself in court" by Yoji. He gives an example of a position statement there that might be helpful.

At the paragraph as suggested by EnyaM you could briefly touch on the history by saying something like... As the Court is aware, I was granted Interim custody of xxxxxx on (date) because of serious safeguarding issues surrounding (mothers name) concerning drugs, alcohol and risks associated with (mothers name) boyfriend (his name).

Next you could adress the question the judge asked of you in court....why your son is better with you....Things like stability, having formed a close relationship with his sibling, concerns over the safeguarding issues raised in the CAFCASS report and the negative influences that he is likely to be subjected to at (mothers name) home and the risks posed to him as a result.

Next paragraph, a little bit about how fretful he was at first, perhaps mention the GPs concerns for him. Then how quickly he has settled into a routine with you and how he is growing in confidence and is much happier now.

Next is about contact....start of by saying something like...it is my belief that children should have both parents in their life, provided this is not detrimental to them. I cannot ignore the serious risks that (mothers name) actions posed, nor the negative impact this has had on (childs name). For this reason I respectfully ask the court to continue to support my request for contact to take place as in the interim, on a days only basis, until such time that (mothers name) lifestyle and behaviour are more conducive to providing a settled and safe environment for (childs name)

If you wanted you could mention here that you wish to raise some concerns about your son telling you he is only being given toast to eat and has reported that he has been smacked during interim contact.

Its good to list the things you want to say, then write it out roughly, and then make a final draft. I also find it helpful to read it out loud and ask others to read it and get their feedback

Best of luck with it! 🙂

Thanks for that Nannyjane, I knew I had seen one somewhere, but couldn't remember where! 🙂

KF83 - Sounds like something that I had to do very recently.

PM me.

Regards,

Dave

kf83...check your PM.