I split up with my partner a year ago. We have two young daughters, whom I’ve been seeing at weekends and also during the week. But now I’ve got a new girlfriend my ex-partner won’t let me see them at all. Where do I stand?
I’m sorry to say that this turn of events isn’t that uncommon. Your best bet in the short term is to ask family members or friends to persuade your former partner that it’s not in the best interests of the girls for them to be suddenly cut off from their father. Hopefully she will see sense. A solicitor can also arrange mediation so you can discuss the issue. On the legal front you should see a solicitor about applying for a contact order, which will set out when you can see your daughters.