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Hi all,
As is the tradition with internet forums, I feel I should introduce myself here before posting anywhere else in the forum.
My Real Name is Stephen, I'm 28 years old and have a beautiful little boy who is 2 years old today (3/6/13) incidentally.
I work as a IT Logistics/engineer co-ordinator for a large blue chip company.
I separated from my Partner (well, ex-partner) of almost 4 years over a year ago and im still fighting to see him. His mother takes using the child as a weapon to a whole new level, but that's not for here.
I'm currently trying to attempt to obtain a contact order through the courts as a 'Litigant in person' and would be grateful for any advice I can get (my case is pretty complicated if im honest) and, in turn I can stick around and let you all know how its going on.
I see it as a learning curve, once I (hopefully) have access to my son, I'm hoping to have a decent understanding of the court process and self-representation and will be able to offer advice to other loving, hopeful dads.
In closing, Id like to state, I respect any dad who has fought for the right to have a relationship with their children, a lot of women seem to forget that the children/child is not 'theirs' to use as a weapon, but something you both made - therefore are BOTH responsible for its/their upbringing. That said, I cannot stand fathers who do not want to be a part of their children's lives.
Hi Stephen and welcome 🙂
You've come to the right place for advice and support...there are lots of Dads here that have been, or are going through the court process as an L.I.P. It is a very steep learning curve as you are finding out I'm sure!
I look forward to hearing more about you and your journey back to your son.
NJ
Hi and welcome,
As NJ has said there are lots of us who have been through court systems and have found it a learning curve but not as hard as expected.
GTTS
Welcome to the site
I think your final paragraph is great and well put and I hope you get sorted soon
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