I don't have a lawyer (I am in the states) , We can't afford one. We have had two over the past couple of years- but after over $10,000 paid out for two hearings, which both times we lost- we went 'pro-se' (on our own). We were successful then- we got the court ordered visits (which is why my sister has to show up, otherwise she would cancel frequently) and we got the GAL. All we can do is keep petitioning the court (it costs us nothing) every step of the way. I have plans to write up a new petition about an unsupervised visit and the phone calls. I am also going to ask my pdoc;t;and MD to write up a letter in support of the petition- it will give the GAL a taste of what the 'expert opinions' are- they all support me in getting him back and have no reservations. Thanks to all for the info and concern.