Contact Order

[Penny Cress]

Please can anyone help. A year ago I went to court with my ex husband regarding his contact with our children. This is also included a meeting with him at Mediation. Since then he has managed to break the order on more than one occasion. My solicitor is now telling me I have to go to court again, and pay her to represent me, even though I have already paid her �500. How can I stop my husband repeatedly taking me to court? What is the point of the court making a decision when it appears that it is not legally binding?

[FlowerPetal]

A court order is a legally binding contract and failure to adhere to it does hold a custodial sentance.
Are you not entitled to Legal aid? I have read somewhere that if you already have a contact order, you can request a court hearing on your own - but sadly, i havent yet looked up how valid this info is.
When you do get to speak to your solicitor, explain your concerns about the fees being asked and how often you feel you are having to pay.

Good luck
Flower xx

[Penny Cress]

what do i need to do for a custodian action.
i am fed up of dealing with my husband my children have just returned from a weekend away with him and he has forced them to write a letter stating they want to spend a week about.
i agree this will be the best way forward but what do i do?

[FlowerPetal]

ALl i can reccommend is to take it back to court with all your evidence of his non-attandence and go from there. It is a long winded way, but from experience, its the only way. I'm just on the point of starting this procedure myself with my Stepsons Bio mother who failed contact.
Sadly, you dont get to decide if your ex has a custodial sentence - thats up to the judge and 99% of the time its a slap on the wrist.
Seek legal advice - try the legal aid route - try here http://www.clsdirect.org.uk/legalhelp/calculat or.jsp?lang=en

Good luck
Flower xx