Back To Basics: My Ex-Partner Will Not Let Me See My Child – What Can I Do?
Written by Antonia Kirby
14th November 2024
Unfortunately, children can often find themselves as collateral damage when a relationship breaks down, and this can happen for a number of reasons.
Often times, when caught up in the heartache of relationship breakdown, or maybe even post separation disappointments, people make choices which seem good at the time, but only serve to hurt the children long term. One of those decisions we see often is the abrupt cessation of contact with the other parent.
However, unless one parent is posing a direct risk of harm to your child (emotional, physical or any other kind of harm), the legal presumption is that it is always best for a child to have a relationship with both parents, where it is safe to do so.
There are four principle ways of resolving a disagreement over arrangements for a child:-
- Try talking about it directly with your ex partner.
- Try an alternative way of dispute resolution like mediation.
- Engage a solicitor to try and negotiate arrangements that you both agree on.
- Make an application to the Family Court.
If you feel you need legal support, please get in touch with us and we would be happy to discuss your options and next course of action with you in detail. Just call 01926 354704 or email: Antonia Kirby on AntoniaK@moore-tibbits.co.uk.
Article by: Antonia Kirby | Senior Solicitor
Antonia Kirby
Antonia is a Senior Solicitor in our family team having joined in March 2024. Antonia studied law at the University of Cardiff and qualified as a solicitor in 2015, joining the Law Society’s Specialist Family Panel in 2016.
Any relationship breakdown is a highly stressful life event and Antonia will spend time listening and focussing on her client’s individual needs with particular importance given to the needs of any children of the family.
Antonia is determined and proactive, providing clear, strategic and cost-effective advice with compassion. She prides herself in being approachable and understanding and provides clear practical advice to help clients stay grounded and resolve cases as swiftly and amicably as possible.
With a wealth of experience in all aspects of family law, Antonia provides advice on:
- Divorce and separation
- Cohabiting and unmarried couples
- Child arrangements and disputes
- Adoption/Special Guardianship
- Asset division
- Domestic abuse
- Pre and Post nuptial agreements
- Separation and Cohabitation Agreements
Providing clear and constructive advice, Antonia excels in finding creative solutions in all aspects of family law whether that be by negotiating a settlement outside of the court process or robustly litigating within it.
Outside of work Antonia enjoys cooking, singing/performing, learning languages and spending time with her children and her friends.
