A 38-year-old father engaged EAS Legal after being unable to spend meaningful time with his two young children following separation. Communication between the parties had completely broken down, with the mother alleging that the children did not wish to spend time with their father and opposing any increase in his parenting time.
Our client was devastated by the limited relationship he had with his children and was concerned that the longer the arrangements remained unchanged, the more difficult it would become to rebuild those important family bonds.
We worked closely with our client to prepare detailed evidence demonstrating his consistent efforts to remain involved in the children’s lives, his willingness to communicate respectfully and his commitment to placing the children’s best interests above the ongoing conflict between the parties. We also engaged constructively with the other party’s legal representatives in an attempt to resolve the matter without the need for lengthy litigation.
Following negotiations and careful case management, the parties reached agreement on a structured parenting arrangement that provided for a gradual increase in time between our client and his children.
Parenting Orders were made by consent, significantly increasing our client’s time with his children and providing a clear pathway towards rebuilding a meaningful and ongoing relationship while avoiding the cost and uncertainty of a final hearing.
