Going to court for contact with your child may be the loneliest thing you face as a father. This book cuts through the jargon and the fear to give you a practical, step-by-step route through the family justice system. You will learn what the court actually cares about, how to prepare evidence that helps your child rather than a scoreboard, and what to expect at every stage, from mediation to hearings and beyond. Written for dads of every kind—married, separated, adoptive, step, solo, or rebuilding a relationship after time apart—it never treats you as the enemy, the visitor, or the absent parent. You'll find honest guidance on supervised contact, contact centres, false allegations, parental alienation, and the real-life work of staying present by phone, letter, video, and careful gift. Most importantly, it helps you manage your own stress so you can be the stable, reliable father your child needs. This is not a legal advice service; it is a father's practical companion. Part of The New Father Library.
About the author
Alastair Thorncroft Harkness writes for The New Father Library.
