Ok so this Easter Dad is supposed to have 5 nights with our 2yo (court ordered) I’m fine with it. I think our child will struggle as they already struggle with a 2 night stay, but it’s ordered so it has to happen. There is no mention in the order that these are in addition to his regular contact it just says the child will stay with the father for 5 nights at Easter, there was a conversation in court about it only been 5 as it was to build up the nights gradually.
He is now trying to tag it to his weekend meaning he will have 6/7 nights. I don’t agree with this as like I say 2 nights are hard for the child’s it is so 5 is going to be hard and I don’t want to add to it.
My solicitor has said until he agrees I should not let him have her. I agree and I don’t want to give into him as he is very much all about control and abusing me not doing what is right for the child but I am also conscious that the child then misses out on a little holiday away with his family all for the sake of 1/2 nights. It seems so silly.
What’s your thoughts and advice??
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Follow the court order. It seems silly, but he knew about that court order with the trip and should have planned accordingly. He’s trying to test the waters to see what he can get away with and how much control he still has.

Well if he gets the child 5 nights at Easter that would be Sunday-Thursday and then it’s his weekend sooo yeah he’s right

Follow the courts.

He is correct, he will have his normal contact plus the 5 additional days/nights.
Your solicitor is wrong as there’s no safeguarding concern, you will be in breach and face consequences. Solicitors are there for your money , so will follow your lead and tell you what you want to hear. If you want reassuring, ask a professional McKenzie friend instead as they’re not for money (charge little compared to solicitors) but to help the children