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As long as it's in the best interests of the children.
Can someone explain this to me please.
As some of you might be aware from my previous post.I'm looking to gain additional access.my ex is obviously going to slate me in court,unsettling children, drinks too much alcohol,etc, paint a terrible picture of me blah blah galah (if this was the case why doesn't she contest me having them now every other weekend and one night in week??
So best interests of children'?
I have settled with a new partner, who my kids adore, obviously much to the dissatisfaction of my ex. Have bought a house nearby, very close to what will be their secondary school, they are almost 9 yrs olld btw.
They love being with me, I take them to,from school, to their swimming lessons and any other activities they do. They have regular healthy meals with us. Without being arrogant, they are fantastic kids, I don't ever have to tell them off, and do believe I'm a fantastic father to them.
So if this the case, Surely I and many more of us dads in the same situation will get these new rights,and soon!!!
Hi there
You are right the law is funny and in true tradition it is assumed that the mum should be the carer and therefore have custody.
The law will change eventually and I hope it does soon
Good luck with your application - you sound fantastic and deserve to have your kids more
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