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3/29/2010
VerifiedDear JA Customer,
Thank you for your enquiry. In order for me to be able to assist you further, please let me know the following;
a. Who is the main carer of the child?
b. Are there any other children?
c. Are there any formal contact orders or a Parenting Plan in place?
d. What does the Parenting Plan or formal contact orders say?
e. What does the child want to do, if anything?
f. What do you want to happen and why?
I await your further reply.
Sincerely,
Mary A.
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