Hi all - well, I had what I hope is my final hearing ever in the magistrates court and got everything I wanted. IVO was split in two. A basic one condition order with the kids on it (condition is “don’t commit family violence) and a separate order for the ex, with a clause that I can go to the former family home by agreement with her via text (this is to prepare it for sale) and also a clause that I can communicate with her via text or social media. I don’t want to communicate with her at all if I can help it, but this is just a safety net if I really needed to get in touch with her.
Had a wonderful Fathers Day yesterday, the youngest definitely wants to spend time with me and her sisters at the néw place, I think I will end up with 50-50 care which would be great. She and her sisters are very close.
By the way, I self represented in court, so it is possible to make IVOs more manageable than they first appear, but it does take a little patience, and a decent magistrate. Cheers