The SA states that child's father must pay maintenance €100pw subject to inflation changes along with 50% of all medical, optical, educational, special events (pre-agreed communion/confirmation/birthday etc) costs. While he pays the maintenance every 2 weeks (there were a few missed payments), he refuses to pay any other costs for over a decade now. We have one child who has 2 diagnosed conditions that require medical costs and physical therapy. Child also attends private psychology (been on the waitlist for HSE/CAHMS for well over a year) While ex has consented to all treatments in writing, he refuses to contribute financially despite the agreement. Almost 6 months ago my child opted to stop seeing dad for routine access because of his behaviour which is a story for another day. Child is 16 and TUSLA were spoken to about the situation etc...
My family law solicitor has since retired, and I know I have no alternative but to take it to family court but is there any point? what can be done legally to enforce the agreement and how long is it likely to take? My financial situation changed drastically due to a life changing illness and I'm just about managing but only because I've diminished every bit of savings I've built up over the years.
He earns an excellent salary and there's no reason why he cannot support his child other than not wanting to. Every 6 months I try sending registered letters, emails etc. with receipts and an excel of what is owed but he ignores them. My question is: (1) what would the consequences of him continuing to refuse/ignore the court orders and (2) how long is this likely to tie me up in family court? Also, if anyone can recommend a good family law solicitor in the South East area I'd be very much appreciative.
My family law solicitor has since retired, and I know I have no alternative but to take it to family court but is there any point? what can be done legally to enforce the agreement and how long is it likely to take? My financial situation changed drastically due to a life changing illness and I'm just about managing but only because I've diminished every bit of savings I've built up over the years.
He earns an excellent salary and there's no reason why he cannot support his child other than not wanting to. Every 6 months I try sending registered letters, emails etc. with receipts and an excel of what is owed but he ignores them. My question is: (1) what would the consequences of him continuing to refuse/ignore the court orders and (2) how long is this likely to tie me up in family court? Also, if anyone can recommend a good family law solicitor in the South East area I'd be very much appreciative.