As the father in question I feel it only right that i put my side of the story on this discussion for advice.
Father walks out due to (personal), that is affecting the children of the house. I had tried every other option, walking out was my last. I dont regret it, but I am very sorry!
Father has always played, held, day feeds loved the kids.
Didnt feel it nesesary for both perents to attend the medical oppointments as im self employed.
Was
not charged with breach of the peace.
Maintanance is not an issue, pay the same as other employed fathers. I brought up CSA to prove i was been responsable and had considered my actions. I said "dont involve csa as on my earning you would get very little". I am trying very hard to keep the hole thing amacable.
I just want to see my son as often as possiable. He now lives 90 miles away. I attend car shows throught the season so Sundays visits are not the best option, however I do still agre to them. I will do any day. The mum gives me a date then changes it. I have never turnerd a visit down. I have only asked once for a different day, which I got.
Advice now please, do I continue to allow mum to call the shots or go to court to get it all tied up?
Thanks,
Originally Posted by
Turbogal75
Hiya Guys,
Looking for some advice re courts and kids (scots law)
Father walks out when son is 6 months old, father has shown very little intrest in son both before and after walk out! No idea of routine, no doing nightfeeds etc etc.
Also there was an incident where father was charged with breach of the peace while son was in the house!
Father does pay maintence but he is on record saying that as he is self employed if it went through csa he would ensure that he had to pay very little!
Father has accepted access of once every 2 wks for 4 hours (mother of child has been very accomidating with regards to fathers work hours changing days etc to suit him)
If it went to court what kind of access would father get?
What do you guys consider fair access?