Ok, I am not sure if they will disclose any plans for legal action etc until they serve the papers (they do like to catch people by surprise) if they have had a legal rep at any meetings then it maybe something they consider. I have not read all your posts but if CS have the tiniest doubt your wife ...

Heartbrokenfather, did CS indicate to you if they would be taking any legal action depending on the outcome of the criminal trial??

Hi, Ange I had a very difficult relationship with the LA in the early days and was very uncooperative and dishonest with them, My child was placed in long term foster care without a view of returning home this was the worst period of my life, CS tried to make findings against me in the finding of fa...

Finally the care order was discharged after 4.5 years thank you to anybody who has advised or supported me through this time.

Today is a happy day!

Yes the local authority also use private investigators to gain video and photographic evidence that can be used in court to prove if either you or your wife have broken and court order or agreement. The LA can apply to court for an emergency protection order to remove the children using this evidence.

I am surprised December is a contact free zone, have CS given a reason for this? Contact was always promoted throughout this period in my case. I can't see how it would be in the children's best interest not to have contact through this period, I would suggest speaking to the IRO if you get no joy w...

If your thinking of having another child these are the things you need to consider: How long ago did these events take place? Do you have medical evidence that the injuries were caused at birth? Did CPS decide on no further action ? Did CS do a finding of fact against you or husband? I would urge yo...

Hi, Do you have a contact agreement in place ? If so it should have something along the lines of "if contact is to be cancelled at least 2 hours notice (this was on mine!!) is required" of course this applies to both parent and CS. I have just looked at my old one, it also says things abou...

Suzie, Thank you for your advice as ever. It's all a circus and to be honest I have made the decision to give up for the time been. The emotional upheaval involved when taking part in assessments,'meetings and various discussions eventually takes it toll. I should be concentrating on my lovely new h...

If your partner is charged CS will probably continue to be involved, they will attend hearings etc or send a rep to check if your supporting him, for example his solicitor may ask you to supply statements to court stating this is out of character and a one off event. This evidence would be used agai...