How must to apply for custody.

[MichaelMih]

Hi, I’ve just registered on thus forum, I’m a new single dad to my 12 week old daughter.

Social services are involved due to my wife’s mental history, and history with men, but there is no concerns regarding me.

I am thinking of asking for sole custody myself, as my ex wife keeps threatening to get sole custody herself unless I do what she wants (for thing like contact arrangements), is this costly, and how long can it take?

[GingerbreadJessica]

Hi MichaelMih,

It’s great that you’ve used our forum to reach out for support and hopefully other single parents will be able to offer you advice and guidance on your situation.

We also have a free and confidential single parent helpline which you might find useful – our helpline advisers are trained to be able to give advice on situations like yours.

Gingerbread Single Parent Helpline – Freephone 0808 802 0925

Opening hours: Mon 10 – 6, Tues 10- 4, Wed 10 – 1 & 5 – 7, Thurs 10 – 4, Fri 10 – 4  They can be busy so callers can expect to wait up to 20 minutes before the call is answered.

Wishing you all the best with your situation,

Jessica

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