Colin – not his real name – applied for a contact order through the court after he and his ex-partner could not agree on custody arrangements.
He said the system is “not fit for purpose”.
“It’s letting parents down. It’s letting children down.”
Colin said he has spent a lot of money having to go back to court when the custody arrangements are not honoured.
He said he would like to see the courts enforce orders they put in place.
“People should go in with open eyes and be prepared to spend a lot of money and exert a lot of energy, it comes at a cost, but you can’t put a cost on seeing your child,” he said.
“There have been times people have said to me, it would be easier if I just walked away, but that’s not an option for me. I love my child.”
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