Published on 12, July, 2020
You need to start being more assertive my Friend and start putting your foot Down.
In all seriousness what would you advise? I’m getting some advice from organisations. I want to undderstand what’s legally acceptable
Thank you. I was thinking of doing that so that helps.
NAS76914 said:I’m getting some advice from organisations. I want to undderstand what’s legally acceptable
We are not allowed to offer legal advice I'm afraid (new board rules) but you are engaging with specialists which seems the right way to go.
My response if I were in your shoes would be to send your ex a letter laying out your concerns and describing what you are aware is happening. Note that if you did witness it then it is not to be taken at face value.
I would be as factual as possible and say I am deeply worried that your son is experiencing an escalating series of verbal abuse and potentially physical abuse (if he is being slapped or pushed). I would ask her to be vigilant when her new partner is around to avoid her (and your) son suffering.
Hopefully this will show your focus is on your sons wellbeing and not on being spiteful to the new partner as this could be on her mind.
This would be how I would approach in for now until the professionals can weigh in with their opinions.