How likely is future contact?
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Morning, sending love and hugs to everyone who finds themselves in this devestating situation.
breif outline of my story. My son has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for communication offence with a minor that turned out to be a decoy (he will serve 2 years, probation for 2) He has 3 children with his ex wife.
He should be out later next year. What is the likelyhood he will be allowed supervised contact with his children in the future??
He will be on the SOR for life and his ex wife has already said she will forever refuse any form of contact with their dad.
just wondering from people further down the line if there is no hope of contact because of his conviction and the fact their mother disapproves of any contact also. Does he have any rights at all? Wondering wether to fight or if there's not much hope.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
sending love xxx
breif outline of my story. My son has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for communication offence with a minor that turned out to be a decoy (he will serve 2 years, probation for 2) He has 3 children with his ex wife.
He should be out later next year. What is the likelyhood he will be allowed supervised contact with his children in the future??
He will be on the SOR for life and his ex wife has already said she will forever refuse any form of contact with their dad.
just wondering from people further down the line if there is no hope of contact because of his conviction and the fact their mother disapproves of any contact also. Does he have any rights at all? Wondering wether to fight or if there's not much hope.
Thanks in advance for your replies.
sending love xxx
Hi Devesated
I am sorry `i cant answer that but hugs to you. We are in the same postion with court next week, he too has a very young child, so far his wife has stood by him and hope she continues to do so but who knows.`i am prayig for the best outcome.
I am sorry `i cant answer that but hugs to you. We are in the same postion with court next week, he too has a very young child, so far his wife has stood by him and hope she continues to do so but who knows.`i am prayig for the best outcome.
I am not sure who in the forum has gone through the whole process to confirm whether contact can be achieved following a sentence. In my case my partner was sentenced last year in aug 2019 for iioc all categories. Two year suspended sentence, SOR for ten years and community service.
He is currently going through family court to have access through supervision at a contact centre since his ex wife doesn't want him to be in their lives at all. He is representing himself because tbh we can't afford legal representation. The judge has asked for a copy of his probation risk assessment and management plan. CAFCASS have already given a statement that they think there would be some benefit of him being in their lives for their self identity. Essentially need to show he isn't a risk to his own children.
I believe fathers do still have rights but if the mother is pushing back it makes it pretty hard to get contact. Good luck
He is currently going through family court to have access through supervision at a contact centre since his ex wife doesn't want him to be in their lives at all. He is representing himself because tbh we can't afford legal representation. The judge has asked for a copy of his probation risk assessment and management plan. CAFCASS have already given a statement that they think there would be some benefit of him being in their lives for their self identity. Essentially need to show he isn't a risk to his own children.
I believe fathers do still have rights but if the mother is pushing back it makes it pretty hard to get contact. Good luck
Thank you ladies, I suppose anyone further down the line is not using the forum as much.
I think we have to come to the realisation that it is doubtful there will be any future contact. Such an unbelievably sad situation for all involved
I think we have to come to the realisation that it is doubtful there will be any future contact. Such an unbelievably sad situation for all involved
Thank you Lost123, I hadn't come across that website so will definitely try it out.
thank you so much xx
thank you so much xx
I allow my Husband to have contact with the children but on social services say so, it has to be supervised. They did say he still has parental rights and if I was to stop it he could go to court. He would almost definitely get access but it would be supervised by an appropriate adult or in a contact centre. There is hope he will see them again but it won't be easy if the mum doesn't want it to happen and he needs to be prepared to fight tooth and nail for them.
Get him to speak to the Family Rights Group. They have an advice line and a forum which is great too.
Get him to speak to the Family Rights Group. They have an advice line and a forum which is great too.
Thank you so much for this, I really appreciate it xxx
As KLM said. He will have parental rights and can go to court. Doesn't cost a huge amount, less than 300 quid. But as I said not sure what to fully expect. It is a long process. It also requires the parents to attend mediation. My partner ex wife didn't turn up. She also by court order has to provide monthly updates about the kids. Isn't the best but it is something and i know she is digging her heels but she is likely to lose this battle by having to ensure the kids attend a contact centre.