Back To Basics: My Ex-Partner Will Not Let Me See My Child – What Can I Do?

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:-

1. Try talking about it directly with your ex partner.
2. Try an alternative way of dispute resolution like mediation.
3. Engage a solicitor to try and negotiate arrangements that you both agree on.
4. 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. 

Article by: Antonia Kirby | Senior Solicitor