Hi,
I have searched through the forums and can't find any information specific to my situation.
Brief summary;
Emotional and financially abusive relationship but never physical
Neglectful parenting on his behalf during the relationship
Has refused mediation and a certificate has been issued.
Refusal to acknowledge child's psychological issues, even though I have the medical records stating such - Severe anxiety, PSTD from his behavior. She is currently medicated.
After visitation, one child was locked in the car as a form of punishment (4 years old) the other told her issues were in her head (9 years old). As such, she attempted self harm (non life threatening however documented with an emergency visit)
Visitation has ceased due to concerns above, as well as lack of hygiene (no showers for 3 days), a hairdresser visit due to knots in 4 year old's hair, continually coming home hungry having only consumed dorritos during the course of the day.
I am not opposed to him seeing the children as I do feel he loves them but I feel he needs to attend at minimum a parenting class and/or advised appropriate behavior.
I don't want to go to court but feel there is no option as he has refused mediation (stated I would bring up the above if we go??!) however, believe he will turn up to court as a form of control.
I don't know how to approach this. Do I approach the parenting orders with the intention of him seeing them? I understand court rarely denies access to a parent but I am also extremely worried about my children's mental well being.
I have searched through the forums and can't find any information specific to my situation.
Brief summary;
Emotional and financially abusive relationship but never physical
Neglectful parenting on his behalf during the relationship
Has refused mediation and a certificate has been issued.
Refusal to acknowledge child's psychological issues, even though I have the medical records stating such - Severe anxiety, PSTD from his behavior. She is currently medicated.
After visitation, one child was locked in the car as a form of punishment (4 years old) the other told her issues were in her head (9 years old). As such, she attempted self harm (non life threatening however documented with an emergency visit)
Visitation has ceased due to concerns above, as well as lack of hygiene (no showers for 3 days), a hairdresser visit due to knots in 4 year old's hair, continually coming home hungry having only consumed dorritos during the course of the day.
I am not opposed to him seeing the children as I do feel he loves them but I feel he needs to attend at minimum a parenting class and/or advised appropriate behavior.
I don't want to go to court but feel there is no option as he has refused mediation (stated I would bring up the above if we go??!) however, believe he will turn up to court as a form of control.
I don't know how to approach this. Do I approach the parenting orders with the intention of him seeing them? I understand court rarely denies access to a parent but I am also extremely worried about my children's mental well being.