Baby’s dad threatened to not give him back

I wouldn't trust your ex it's best to talk to someone about its best to not let him have your son cuz if his saying all that to you

Sounds very difficult. You could apply to the court for a child arrangements order setting out his times for contact and a prohibited steps order stating that he cannot remove the child from your care. Court process can be stressful so not a quick solution but just an option available. I think worth you getting a bit of legal advice - some firms will do a free half hour or you might be eligible for legal aid! Might just help you feel empowered to deal with him and make the right decision for you. You shouldnt have to deal with him being aggressive to you! ❤️

This sounds very stressful and frightening for you. I would seriously advise you to get legal advice and not give him your child for the foreseeable without supervision. I would also record, document, and screenshot all communication in case you need it. He cannot go around making these threats which would ultimately not be in your baby's interests and are also intimidation with intent. I have two friends who are in family law and I know they would advise you seeking counsel sooner rather than later. I'm so sorry you're going through this lovely 💕

Thank you all 🩷 honestly it’s been horrible months and months of stress and all I want is the best for our little boy. Thank you for your kindness, it’s made me cry happy tears that I’m doing the right thing xxx

I’m so sorry this is happening, how incredibly stressful and hurtful for you lovely. The fact that he is using your baby to manipulate and intentionally cause you distress is unacceptable. To echo what Rosie said, absolutely keep screenshots of texts, record phone calls, etc to use if you have to build a case against him. Stay strong x

Are you both on the birth certificate? If so you have equal rights to the child - sorry If you don't want him to see him you may be facing a legal battle

You can stop contact, he can keep the child if he wants legally. He can take you to court and force you to make contact happen. You’re both equal if he’s on the birth certificate x

I’m not saying what he did was right at all. However if someone said I could only see my baby for a few hours a week I’d probably behave in a crazy way- threaten to not return my baby etc because it would be killing me that I only got a few hours a week with them. If you put yourself in his shoes you can see why he did it… your best option would be to get a court order that states exactly when each of you can see the child because right now it sounds like your baby daddy feels like you hold all the power when it comes to your child

He sees him for more than a few hours. And I always ask him if he’d like to have him longer and for more time at the weekend if we don’t have any plans, usually he doesn’t want to. Justifying his behaviour is awful and isn’t the point of this post

We are both on the birth certificate. He’s his dad. I don’t want to have to do this but I feel like he’s not giving me much choice as I’m concerned for our sons safety