I fell pregnant at 16, and have been a single parent since, with no help or contact from the father.
The father recently took me to court, as 7 years later decided he wantes contact with my daughter, whom he has not seen for 7 years.
He takes drugs and had been asked by the court 3 times to take a drugs test, which repeatedly he has said he can not afford, although he got ordered with indirect contact (letters every 2 weeks) he was also sending along gift vouchers, theatre tickets and presants, and also have evidence that he has since been abroad, and had a new garden done, yet he can not afford the drugs test.
We have had 3 hearings and the judge decided that the father could have contact in a contact centre, but still no drugs test has been taken.
Im not happy with the outcome, he does not deserve to be part of my daughters life, as he chose not to be involved the first 7 years, takes drugs and is abusive, and has never given me a penny.
Im scared for my childs well being, and i need to no if there is anything i can do to stop the contact before it starts, any legal advice or anything that you may feel or know could help with my situation would be much appriciated this.
This man thinks this is a game, and gloated aout how he had won after the judge made his decision, this is not a game, this is a life he is messing with, and i strongly believe he is doing this to get at me and not because he cares for our child.
I need to stop this before my child is forcefully made to have contact with him.
I dont think its in the childs best interest if she has a dad that takes drugs and is abusive.
Please help me to prevent her from being surrounded by such negativity, this contact would not be stability for an inoccent 7 year old
Hi prodncer and welcome to One Space
Although I am sorry that we 'meet' under such circumstances. Please feel free to email our Legal Expert (click) who will be able to give you further information and advice on your situation.
Do you have a solicitor? Have they been supportive? Does your daughter know that her dad has made this contact?
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