there. Generally, what is his relationship with the 'step children' and soon to be'step mom'? The short answer to your question is that if she is being mean to your son and he is getting upset, contact is possibly not in his best interests. Also, if it continues, father is in danger of your son not wanting contact to continue at all. I would agree with you that the most important thing is for father to be present. Whilst it is important to have contact with father and his new family, the important thing is enjoying contact. If your son is distressed and does not wish to attend, father needs to address this as soon as possible. Threatening to withdraw contact and imposing conditions is perhaps not the correct approach. Try to discuss your son's unhappiness with father and ask that he address it with his new Partner. If he knows that his son is unhappy, he may do something about it himself. In the event that he doesn't, I don't think you are unreasonable. Best Regards Harjit Sarang, Partner Family Law BEST Solicitors LLP Q. Hi there My partners ex has all of a sudden stopped him from seeing the children wothout a reason, he hasnt seen them in 2 weeks and is really upset. He is ment to have them every tuesday an thursday for dinner and every second weekend. The children are 2 and one coming up for 5 the children love coming to daddys because they