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Summary
The solicitors letter addresses tenancy and child contact concerns. Joint tenants are legally responsible unless removed with mutual agreement and landlord approval. For child contact, allegations of substance misuse may affect rights. Consider providing evidence to refute claims and explore mediation for safe arrangements. Responding positively to proposed contact schedules can demonstrate willingness to cooperate. Seek legal advice for tailored guidance.Full Conversation
I’ve recieved a letter from my ex partners solicitor and I want some help with knowing where I stand, I will upload in * parts
I won’t be able to read uploads here, but I can still help! Could you summarise the key points or concerns raised in the solicitor’s letter? For example, is it about finances, property, or custody?
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Dear Mr Dowding,
Re: Our client: Amanda Pursall
We have been instructed by the above-named client in relation to ongoing difficulties since your relationship came to an end.
We understand that the tenancy at which our client lives continues to be in both of your names, despite you leaving the property on 23rd April *. We understand that our client has requested that you remove your name from the tenancy as you no longer reside there but this has not yet happened. We also understand the housing officer Monica has also approached you in relation to this, but you have not responded to this request despite her best attempts. We therefore ask as a matter of urgency that you take the appropriate steps to remove your name from the tenancy so that this will remain in our client’s sole name.
This appears to be a letter from a solicitor asking you to remove your name from a joint tenancy. Here's what you should know:
- Joint tenants remain legally responsible for the tenancy unless they are removed.
- Removing your name typically requires agreement from both tenants and the landlord.
- Contact the landlord or housing officer to confirm the process.
- Be cautious; removing your name may impact your rights if disputes over property arise.
Would you like suggestions on how to respond?
- Joint tenants remain legally responsible for the tenancy unless they are removed.
- Removing your name typically requires agreement from both tenants and the landlord.
- Contact the landlord or housing officer to confirm the process.
- Be cautious; removing your name may impact your rights if disputes over property arise.
Would you like suggestions on how to respond?
We are further instructed that there have been ongoing difficulties in relation to the arrangements for your children Jayden, Alfie and Paige since the relationship came to an end. We understand that our client had been advised previously to stop contact between yourself and the children due to safeguarding issues and that she advised you of this on 12th June *.
Our client advises us that she does have concerns surrounding your use of substances namely cocaine and that she had found evidence of this from when you resided at the address. She also raises concerns with the level of your alcohol consumption. With that being said our client does want to promote a relationship between yourself and the children where this is safe to do so.
It sounds like the letter raises concerns about both the tenancy and child arrangements. Here's some general guidance:
- Tenancy: Contact the landlord or housing officer to clarify the process for removing your name. Ensure you understand any legal or financial implications before agreeing.
- Child Arrangements: Allegations of substance misuse can impact contact rights. To address this:
- Consider offering evidence (e.g., drug tests) to disprove the claims.
- Propose mediation to discuss safe contact arrangements.
- Seek legal advice if you feel the allegations are unfounded or unfair.
Would you like information on child arrangement orders or mediation?
- Tenancy: Contact the landlord or housing officer to clarify the process for removing your name. Ensure you understand any legal or financial implications before agreeing.
- Child Arrangements: Allegations of substance misuse can impact contact rights. To address this:
- Consider offering evidence (e.g., drug tests) to disprove the claims.
- Propose mediation to discuss safe contact arrangements.
- Seek legal advice if you feel the allegations are unfounded or unfair.
Would you like information on child arrangement orders or mediation?
We understand that previously there had been an agreement in place however this was not adhered to and that direct contact as a result has not taken place since 31st May *. Our client would therefore propose at this stage contact is reintroduced on a Saturday from 10am until 1pm each week. Our client is clear that this is only a starting point and that should there be no safeguarding issues, an increase to this time between yourself and the children can be considered.
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The letter touches on two key issues: tenancy and child contact. For child contact reintroduction:
- Consider responding positively if you agree with the proposal or suggest alternatives.
- If allegations about substance misuse are untrue, think about offering evidence (e.g., drug tests).
- Mediation could help resolve disputes.
Would you like guidance on how to formally respond to the solicitor?
The letter touches on two key issues: tenancy and child contact. For child contact reintroduction:
- Consider responding positively if you agree with the proposal or suggest alternatives.
- If allegations about substance misuse are untrue, think about offering evidence (e.g., drug tests).
- Mediation could help resolve disputes.
Would you like guidance on how to formally respond to the solicitor?
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