Two sides of A4 to summarise the years together, explain the background of your relationship, your concerns and tell the court what you hope to achieve. Yet when there are allegations flying you just want the chance to be heard.

The Court decides whose truth is the truth with a lower burden of proof than criminal court. I am a ‘litigant in person’ just me and google v the world. She has full legal representation. I could get representation if I gave up my job but that would harm our children more and am desperate to put them first throughout.

You send in a statement which is honest, compassionate and states your position, terrified what will read when hers drops through your front door.