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Legal wrangle suddenly complicated

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AlieOxon Wed 07-Oct-15 11:25:27

And another query:
L has apparently been sent a copy of the social worker's report on K.

K however was not allowed by her to have a copy - I feel this isn't right and I want to see it too, as from what K says I have been misquoted in it.

AlieOxon Wed 07-Oct-15 11:20:00

Kn has told his father to his face that he wants to stay where he is. He didn't want to come to the court today.

L should definitely be investigated, he has been up in court for dealing drugs - this is online!

Looks like I have said the right things, it was off the top of my head on the phone!

Nonnie Wed 07-Oct-15 11:09:00

I think they will talk to the son and see what he wants. I believe at that age they take the child's view in mind quite strongly.

Sorry to hear of the bereavement. Don't come on often enough to see all flowers

kittylester Wed 07-Oct-15 11:07:56

I would think there should be an adjournment so that SS can investigate the 'real' father. If not, you should ask for one. How old is KN? Has he been asked his preference? I think he should have been (unless he is very young).

annsixty Wed 07-Oct-15 11:07:11

Quite apart from the legal implications I would hope that the court would take into consideration the rights of a 14 year old to decide with whom he wishes to live.Do the courts have a moral obligation to the children as well as a legal one? Sorry that I have no help to give you.Your worries are ongoing aren't they.

Elegran Wed 07-Oct-15 11:04:20

It sounds to me the right way to go, but others may know more about this.

He doesn't sound a very useful father, His stepfather is much closer to him. Yet more complications for you - stick in there with it Alie

Anya Wed 07-Oct-15 11:02:38

Good idea given the sudden reappearance of this man, I'd say.

AlieOxon Wed 07-Oct-15 10:59:03

Then we (me and my sister) can get K legal representation.

AlieOxon Wed 07-Oct-15 10:58:22

I need to bounce this off someone. I don't know if anyone has been following my recent bereavement and the things happening after, but - my would-have-been son-in-law K is trying to get parental responsibility for my 14-year-old grandson KN whose father he isn't. KN does not want to go to his actual father who has neglected any responsibility for him for years.

K is at the court at the moment and the father L has suddenly (today) decided to arrive there, he wasn't expected to come.
L has not been investigated by the social services and did not come to the mediation appointment a few weeks ago.

I've told K to point out these two things and to ask for an adjournment.
Is this the right thing to say?