Hi Dads,
My ex, our child, and I are still living in the family home. Mediation and negotiations failed, so both cases (FRO and CAO) are now running in parallel in court.
CAFCASS recommended maintaining the current arrangements and proceeding with a Section 7 report. At the FHDRA, the case was nearly dismissed because a future order cannot be made under the current living situation. However, at the last minute, the judge allowed it to continue with the Section 7 assessment and stated that the housing situation must be resolved before the next hearing in May.
Now I’m stuck:
My ex, our child, and I are still living in the family home. Mediation and negotiations failed, so both cases (FRO and CAO) are now running in parallel in court.
- FRO (Financial Remedy Order): I initiated this process, Form E has been exchanged, and the first hearing is in two weeks. I am the sole owner of the family home and cover all the bills.
- CAO (Child Arrangements Order): As soon as I applied for the FRO, my ex filed for a "Live With" CAO. She has made numerous accusations against me, including neglect, abuse, alcohol use, and poor cleanliness. Despite living in the same house, my child is heavily alienated from me, and my ex claims she is the primary career.
CAFCASS recommended maintaining the current arrangements and proceeding with a Section 7 report. At the FHDRA, the case was nearly dismissed because a future order cannot be made under the current living situation. However, at the last minute, the judge allowed it to continue with the Section 7 assessment and stated that the housing situation must be resolved before the next hearing in May.
Now I’m stuck:
- The CAO cannot move forward without determining the primary career.
- The FRO cannot progress without resolving the housing situation.