answer is no, you have chosen to use a lawyer in family law [lawyers' own contrived sandpit worth $20 billion pa to them]

you may however get a Xmas card from the lawyer's union

why do you think Liam lost mate?

i never said i thought liam lost.i think what liam and cheryl have done is huge.i dont think i could go on tv and do that, i still breakdown several times a day just thinking about it.i havnt made any applications to the family court yet as my lawyer was too busy.all i want to do is get the boys back where they are safe and away from drugs.if there are other avenues i should be taking please let me know,i have know idea where to start or what to do.if i was a rich man i would help liam,when she tried to commit suicide i gave up a $60,000 a year job to look after the kids and now shes dissapeared with them and im left on the dole,that alone has cost me nearly $30,000 the last 8 mths...

the sad story you just told SHOULD be told to a bit of paper called an AFFIDAVIT

The affidavit goes with an application [in this case an emergency INJUNCTION] because kids in danger [in your view]

Because it is emergency you can even get injunction made out over Xmas [termed Magistrate in pyjamas]

as for for lawyer, you have answered your own question mate - he has no concern at all for kids, he just wants your money

it is YOU that needs to get off arse and ACT [and it wont cost a cent]

what about the process of getting residancy.im just an everyday bloke and this is a very big grey area for me.i want to make sure i do this right.ive tried to find answers on the net about rights and laws but dont find anything.i will do this by myself but need a point in a few directions to help me along the way.i will do this emergency injunction for a start,thank you

good luck with applic [have you reported complaint to Mr Plod?]

if you need more specific help try http://www.csacalc.com - goto Other Help

yes i reported straight away and to docs,but they both said they cant do much without court order.iv printed out some forms for final orders and affidavit.havnt been able to find out anything about the emergancy injunction but will keep looking.im typing up a statement regarding the term of the relationship and all the specifics.will look at that web site and getting some free legal advice.thanks mate.