How can i stop my husband from exhuming my baby's body for compensation?

James

You would have to file a lawsuit seeking an injunction against him, though it is unlikely that you would succeed, because your rights are no more important than his in this case. I would definitely speak to a lawyer.

Sheketria

I am not positive but I really don't think you can do anything about that because he is the father of the child.

KNOWALL

Your ex husband will have to get permission from the HOME OFFICE before he can do anything.
Write to the HOME OFFICE, state your case and appeal against it.

chamberlainjk

The first thing I would like to say is I'm sorry for your loss. Me and my wife almost lost our child at birth and it is hard to imagine what you have been through. My heart goes out to you.

I don't know what state you live in, but it sound like you are going to need an attorney. I would think a court order would be the only way to stop him. If you don't have the money, many attorneys will take on free cases when it's for a good cause.

I don't want to take sides but you should talk to your ex-husband. Everybody grieves in different ways, seeking retribution may be his way of putting things behind him. You guys could possibly come to an agreement if the funds were turned over to a charity or another good cause.

Good Luck

Chamberlainjk

Big bum

get to a solicitor asap

I am realy sorry this has happened to you and your daugther. I wish I had a magic wond to take this all away but I don't. Please contact a lawyer. Go to legal aid or call lawyers and see if they will take it on probono. I had to do this over a battle with my child and custody issues. It takes alota energy and will power. But your doing this for your baby as well as yourself.

jumpingrightin

Get an attorney.

â™¥micheleâ™¥

I don't know if this will work, but maybe you could sit down with him and let him know how you feel. Let him know that it would devastate you greatly to know that she's been removed for money, and that you really would like her to just "be at rest" and "rest in peace". BTW- truly sorry about your lost.

Part Time Cynic

Sorry for the coldness of the facts ... but there would be no soft tissue left. Maybe some bones but most of those would have turned to ashes by now i believe baby bones are a lot softer than adults'. I reckon if you could get a pathologist to confirm this then there wold be no reason to dig up as far as i can see cause they would not find anything. Maybe there is an Alder Hey pressure Group? Have you tried contacting CAB? They not always been helpful with me in the past but is worth a shot.

Good luck.

N8ball88

If you're going to have the grave dug to put the other parts in, what's the problem? I don't understand???

What's wrong with him getting compensation? If he was the father, doesn't he have the right to it. Just because you don't want it, why shouldn't he be able to have it?

keithmanley2000

is he sick or mental do you up most to stop him doing this

p.xx

as a mother my heart really goes out to you- this is so difficult. surely your husband wouldnt go directly against your wishes- no amount of money will change the past- and this compensation will not make anyone happy in the near future.only cause you both more pain and resentment....you need to seriously sit down and talk about this...and i can imagine talking is the last thing you want to do.esp with him- but its got to be the first step. good luck, my thoughts are with you.px

andy f

Go to court and demand your baby is able to rest in police.

Deborah Mc

Get an injunction taken out against the exhumation citing your future mental health as one of the reasons. but do get an injunction and a solicitor. Legal aid may be able to help.

Leigh

Wow. I wish you the best with this. I have no answer, sorry.

Nutty Girl

What a terrible thing to happen all I can say is thank god he is your ex.
The best thing you can do is speak to a solicitor .
This would be a rare case to find info on the internet about.
I'm also sure you have tried talking sense into him .
All I can say is best of luck and hope it goes ok for you>

mysterytome956

An amazing and painful question. I would recommend that you consult with the barrister/solicitor who assisted you in your divorce to determine your rights, if any. I would also go on-line to look for support groups of parents such as yourself who have had to face these same questions. I am writing from the States, so please understand this advise is only my reasoned guess.

Tara

What a horrible situation to be in, I haven't got the answer but I suggest getting a lawyer, the citizens advice bureau might be able to recommend one that will be help.

Good luck!

logicalawyer

No body can be exhumed without a licence from the home office/secretary of state. I am not sure of the exact procedure it may be part of the procedure to get your consent as well. So you can refuse. Contact the home office so to see if you can get an information pack if its available for this type of licence.

You can get an injunction to stop him from doing anything if he does get licence. There are costs implications involved.

Exhuming your child will not or is not likely to prove anything now, you should try and get this through to your ex husband in writing.

stockoslayer

You can hire an attorney and attempt to get an injunction. Your chances of preventing him are 50/50 in my laman opinion.

Sally J

I truly admire your sentiments. Why does your ex husband think he is owed money for the death of a baby. This is sick. The hospital did not cause your babies death - but as you so rightly say, have used it to try and help save thousands of other babies lives. I know what they did, and how they did it might have been wrong but that is another story.

He is obviously a greedy, grabbing, sad excuse for a man - I hope he does not get what he wants.

Well done you and keep fighting whatever way you can.

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