Dictatorial then. I think you want to be going for a "lives with both parents" order. What did you apply for in the first place on the initial application. It doesn't have to be 50/50 time but it stops the Mother playing the "parent with care" card as if she's the most important person. Both parents have equal parental responsibility and the child has a right to a relationship with both parents.
No welfare issues from Section 7 - I would try and go for the final hearing and forget the Guardian (if you can). If it's possible to speak to social services and say you want the court to decide at final hearing. However if in the section 7 it recommends a Guardian then it's a case of either agreeing with that at the next hearing or arguing against it.
I am not sure how social services can decide a final hearing has to be cancelled.
No welfare issues from Section 7 - I would try and go for the final hearing and forget the Guardian (if you can). If it's possible to speak to social services and say you want the court to decide at final hearing. However if in the section 7 it recommends a Guardian then it's a case of either agreeing with that at the next hearing or arguing against it.
I am not sure how social services can decide a final hearing has to be cancelled.