We looked after our baby grand-daughter for two years while her mother vanished abroad, but our application for a residence order was turned down and now we can only see our grand-daughter every other weekend. Is there any chance of an appeal against this decision? The barrister just told us to try to get on with the baby’s mother.
Your barrister will have been able to advise you, but you would probably have only been able to appeal against the decision on a point of law or fact. A lot depends on when the mother returned, and when the child was returned to her. I assume that your son is the father. His contact will have a bearing on the position. I’m afraid the barrister’s suggestion is the only practical one in the circumstances.