Hello from a dad who has been in family court for 3 years

Hello everybody.

This is my first post and wanted to say hello and introduce myself.

I am a single dad living in the United Kingdom. For the last 3 years I have been going through the family court trying to get back in my children life. Our children are very young and live opposite me. Its been a very painful and life changing experience and many a time I contemplated doing what so many other dads have done - by my fingernails I have stopped myself.

I have learnt legal people ALWAYS tell you 'you have a case'. They will never say 'save your money'. Getting paid hundreds of £/$ per hour - why would they and boy do they make mole hill issues into mountains. It is awful and really damages the relationship with your ex for years to come.

I started an ad free blog to try and help single parents and struggling families with everything from child contact and disputes to how to cope with mental health issues and single parenting.

I am not a writer, I am just someone who has lived through hell - in fact I am still in it - but I want to try and help others and maybe answer some questions along the way. It helps me to put myself out there/here.

Never give up on your children and never give up on yourself.