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Hi, I put in for shared residency (see my previous post) and yesterday had my hearing with cafcass and ex partner. Neither of us agreed so we have a meeting before the judge next month.my ex provided a statement, I did not(I don't have to till next hearing) and it's full of lies saying how she quit her job so she could be there for our son (he's 7) and how she lives 5 mins away (we live 30 mins away but have never had a problem picking him up etc . Said he was naughty at school on my days (I have his school behaviour book as proof it's more on her days(, that he was naughty at school cos his routine (that we've had for 4 years w) was confusing for him(I had him every other weekend , a wed and other Monday) I could go on, just want advice bout what to put in my statement really without slacking her off ?
Hi,
Do you have a written record of things that have happened that you can use as evidence? Anything that proves you are taking good care of the child when the child is with you & anything that proves the benefit of the child living with you & having shared residency. How is your relationship with your son?
Hi darko,
You should save his school behaviour book... this could be useful in trying to convince the Court that his behaviour may only have suffered since contact started being reduced. This is a common occurrence.
In terms of practical advice regarding your statement, the best thing i can do is if you PM me your email address i will email you over a blank statement with some pointers.
In your email please can you include:
- When you and your ex separated
- The first agreement you had regarding when you would see your Son
- Send me 3 items in from your ex wifes statement that are lies that you dispute
I'll be able to look at this tomorrow night and will have it emailed back tomorrow night. Hope that helps 🙂
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