My partner won’t let me see my child, what should I do?

When a relationship or marriage breaks down, agreeing arrangements for your children can be difficult. There will almost always be some level of dispute between you and your ex-partner, and both of you will likely want what you believe to be in the best interests of your children.

Often, separating parents can agree child arrangements between them. Unfortunately, this is sometimes impossible, and therefore assistance from a solicitor and/or a mediator is required to help you to reach an agreement.

Sometimes, one parent may have concerns about the other parent’s ability to appropriately care for the child. This could be for a range of reasons, including their own anxieties, especially if they have historically provided more day-to-day care, or safeguarding concerns.

In these circumstances, steps can be taken to assuage any concerns that the parent who is withholding contact may have. For example, the other parent could provide specific assurances, or contact could be supervised by an agreed friend or family member or take place in a contact centre.

If child arrangements cannot be agreed outside of court, you would need to consider making an application to the court. Your solicitor will be able to advise you as to the best course of action.

At Manak Solicitors, reaching a swift agreement in an amicable and conciliatory manner is at the forefront of our approach to such matters. Whether your dispute can be resolved swiftly, or if perhaps more work or even the intervention of the court is required, we will always endeavour to help you reach a resolution in a cost-effective, empathetic, and child-focused manner.

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