Child Access Advice needed PLEASE

I-Am-Empire

First of, sorry if this is posted in the wrong section.

Secondly I am writing this on behalf of my partner.

My partner has a younger sister, 6, with a different father, social services have been involved with them ( I am not to sure on all the details) But essentially her father has recently received custody of hes daughter, currently she is allowed to visit her old home once a week for two hours, however the guardians recommend that this be cut down to once a month.

Would my partner be allowed to apply to the courts seperately with a c100 form for more regular access to her sister?

I just do not see how it is just that not only they take the child away from her home, they then give very strict access of once a week for two hours, then cut it down to once a month, when in the whole time i have known them (just under 18 months) i have never seen any reason for concern or the well being of the child.

Would my partner be allowed to apply to a judge for more contact or would the fact her mum has already been to court and rulings have been made stop this?

Guest101

I-Am-Empire wrote: »

First of, sorry if this is posted in the wrong section.

Secondly I am writing this on behalf of my partner.

My partner has a younger sister, 6, with a different father, social services have been involved with them ( I am not to sure on all the details) But essentially her father has recently received custody of hes daughter, currently she is allowed to visit her old home once a week for two hours, however the guardians recommend that this be cut down to once a month.

Would my partner be allowed to apply to the courts seperately with a c100 form for more regular access to her sister?

I just do not see how it is just that not only they take the child away from her home, they then give very strict access of once a week for two hours, then cut it down to once a month, when in the whole time i have known them (just under 18 months) i have never seen any reason for concern or the well being of the child.

Would my partner be allowed to apply to a judge for more contact or would the fact her mum has already been to court and rulings have been made stop this?

Why has the amicable approach failed? Your partner has basically zero rights, I'd be keeping the dad sweet and asking for more

jackyann

Your partner can approach the courts to request contact (CAFCASS, the court welfare service)
There is obviously a lot going on that you are unaware of, and those factors may affect access and conditions.
I suggest that your partner begins by talking to the social worker. If you need more advice, approach the Childrens Legal Centre (google it)

marywooyeah

Are the proceedings currently ongoing? If so are they public law proceedings (you mention social services and guardians), or are they private law proceedings with social services also being involved?