From what you have posted previously about your ex, it seems as though this is never going to be easy.
I think persistence may be the key. You should mention it every time you see her. Try to point out potential benefits for her. Try to appeal to her reasonable side (does this exist?).
If she trots out the solicitor line again tell her that you don't want to involve solicitors. It would cost her money too, if it went to court.
Get your daughter on side too - ask her if she'd like to stay. Tell her you really want her to stay, etc.
Did the court really only award you three hours a week? That is fucking shit.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 8 May 2012, 15:03, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

It cost her fuck all last time.
It cost me seven grand.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 8 May 2012, 15:05, Reply)

How does that work out?
I'm pretty sure that you should be entitled to more than three hours access a week. If it did end up in court again, she could stand to lose a lot more.
I would keep pushing the non-legal approach for as long as tolerable though.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Tue 8 May 2012, 15:09, Reply)

Because she doesn't work and is on benefits
and is therefore entitled to legal aid. Which Monty, as he earns above a certain threshold (even if it is almost entirely spoken for) is not. Or so I would imagine.
(berk, Tue 8 May 2012, 15:10, Reply)

Correct.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 8 May 2012, 15:16, Reply)