My granddaughter’s mum has banned me from seeing her and I’m distraught

DEAR DEIDRE: MY granddaughter’s mother has banned me from seeing her, and I’m distraught.

This little girl is the light of my life, and I can’t bear not seeing her grow up.

I’m a widower, aged 64, and my son, 35, had a daughter, now five, with his ex-wife.

She used to stay with me at my house for one weekend every month. I even have a bedroom decorated for her, with toys and books.

But recently, my son and his ex had an argument, and she said he and I couldn’t see his daughter any more.

I think she’s trying to cut me and my son out of her life. She has a new partner and is pregnant again.

She’s in breach of the court order, but what can we do?

I’m heartbroken. I’m scared my granddaughter will forget me and I miss her so much.

DEIDRE SAYS: This is not fair on you or your granddaughter.

It’s better for her to have a loving grandfather in her life. Your son’s ex is being selfish.

You should both contact Families Need Fathers (fnf.org.uk, 0300 0300 363) for advice and support and the Coram Children’s Legal Centre (childrenslegalcentre.com, 01206 714 650) for legal advice.

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