Roni or Harper you can call using any phone without credit or phone box with no money 0800 048 5483
Roni or Harper you can call using any phone without credit or phone box with no money 0800 048 5483
26 June 2025
Roni and Harper,
I’m writing this so that when you’re ready to know the truth, it’s here — clear, permanent, and undeniable.
You have not just been kept from me.
You have been taken.
You have been cut off.
You have been kidnapped — emotionally and physically — from a father who has done nothing wrong.
Your Mum Has Blocked Everything
Your mum has stopped all contact.
She blocked me.
She blocked Milly — the person you know and trust who supervises our time together.
She blocked my entire side of the family — your grandparents, your aunts, uncles, cousins — people who love and miss you deeply.
No one from my side of the family can even message you now. We are all completely shut out. That’s not for your safety — it’s about control.
She Lied to You on Father’s Day
On Father’s Day, she told me Harper was too sick to speak to me. But during the next call, you both said Harper wasn’t sick at all. You knew it. She lied to stop us from speaking on Father’s Day — one of the most important days between a dad and his daughters.
When I sent her a calm email reminding her of her responsibility under the court order, she cried in front of you, Roni — and blamed me.
That’s not love. That’s emotional manipulation.
📎 (This is recorded in court evidence – Exhibit EN7)
She Promised You Could Come — Then Broke That Promise
She told me to book flights for you to come to Spain. She said we were co-parenting again. I trusted her. I booked the flights for 28 July 2025.
Then she cut contact completely. No explanation. No discussion.
Just silence and blocks — again.
📎 (Emails confirming this are in Exhibit EN9-A & B)
You Have Been Taken From Me – And It’s Not Legal or Right
There is no court order stopping you from seeing me. In fact, the court said it is safe for you to speak to and visit me in Spain.
Your mum tells you otherwise. She tells you it’s the court, or that it’s dangerous, or that I’m a bad man.
But those are lies.
I have been there since the day you were born. I’ve never harmed you. I’ve always protected and loved you. You know who I am. You know our bond. Nothing can change that — unless you’re made to forget it.
I’ve Had to Go Back to Court — Again
I didn’t want this. But I’ve now had to file a new court application because your mum refuses to follow the court’s decision.
This is what I’m asking the court to make her do:
I shouldn’t have to go through this.
You shouldn’t have to go through this.
But I will fight for you — again and again — because you are my daughters and I love you.
You’re Being Alienated — And It’s Not Your Fault
What’s happening to you is called parental alienation.
It’s when one parent tries to turn a child against the other parent — through lies, fear, guilt, and control.
You may feel confused. You may feel distant from me. You might even feel angry.
That’s normal — but those feelings were put there by someone else.
Please remember:
I will never be angry with you. I will never stop loving you. I forgive everything. Always.
You Know the Truth
You know what we had.
Our bond. Our love. Our laughs. Our routines. Our hugs.
You know I never made you feel unsafe. You know you never had to fear me.
Hold on to that.
Don’t let anyone take it from you.
This Is the Truth — It’s All Here
Everything I’ve said here is backed by emails, court documents, and legal statements.
It’s not guesses. It’s not opinions.
It’s all here — and it can’t be erased.
I never left. I never gave up. I never stopped loving you.
And I will keep fighting until I bring you home — or until you are old enough to come find the truth for yourselves.
I love you always. I miss you endlessly. And I am waiting — proudly — as your dad.
You never need credit to call me, you can go to any phone or even a phone box and call me for free 0800 048 5483
Update: The Truth – For Roni and Harper
From Daddy
Date: June 2025
1 year, 24 days, 56 weeks, 570,240 minutes since the girls have seen Daddy.
My beautiful daughters, Roni and Harper
This isn’t just a message. It’s a permanent record of what’s really been happening — so when you’re old enough to want answers, the truth will still be here, waiting for you.
I’m writing this from Spain, where I’ve spent the last 14 months doing everything I possibly can to stay in your lives. I’ve spent £7,800 on legal fees, attended multiple court hearings, gone through assessments, interviews, and investigations — and through it all, one thing has never changed:
I have always been your dad. A safe, loving, present father. And I always will be.
1. The Court Agreed: I Am Safe, and Contact Is Allowed
On 27 May 2025, the Family Court made a Final Child Arrangements Order confirming that it is safe for you to speak to me and see me — including here in Spain.
There is no order preventing contact or travel — no restrictions of any kind. The court simply said that your mum and I need to agree on arrangements.
She keeps telling you that “the court won’t allow it” — but that is a lie. The only reason you’re not here with me is because she keeps saying no.
2. She Said You Could Come — Then Changed Her Mind
On 24 April 2025, Roni, you told me mummy said I could book flights. I emailed her to confirm, and she replied confirming what you’d said. I booked flights for 28 July 2025.
Then — with no warning or explanation — she changed her mind. She blocked me. She cut contact. That was after I had withdrawn a court application because she promised we were finally co-parenting again.
📎 (Exhibit EN9-A & B – Email proof of agreement and sudden refusal)
3. Roni, Remember Seeing Mummy Crying? That Was Because I Stood Up for You
Roni, during a contact session, you said this:
“Mummy was crying today. I asked her why, and she said, ‘I’ve just received a nasty email.’ I asked who from, and she said, ‘You know,’ and made a horrible face.”
That email wasn’t nasty. It was me — calmly reminding her that, under the Child Arrangements Order, she was legally required to allow our scheduled Father’s Day video call.
She had just told me Harper was “too sick” for the call — but both of you told the contact supervisor Harper wasn’t sick at all. You both said she had lied. That email was me calling her out on it — and instead of admitting it, she cried in front of you and blamed me.
That wasn’t sadness. That was manipulation — to make you feel sorry for her, and angry at me. And that’s not how love works.
📎 (Exhibit EN7 – Email to your mum, 16 June 2025 – Father's Day call)
4. I Know What You've Been Told — And It Isn’t True
You’ve been told:
None of that is true.
These are not facts. These are lies your mum and her family told you to make you fear me — your dad. Someone you’ve never had any reason to fear.
I now have witness statements confirming these allegations are false. But more importantly — you already know the truth deep inside, because we never had fear between us. Only love.
I have been there since the beginning — at your school gates, for bedtime hugs, for birthdays, for fun and laughter. I’ve always been your protector.
These false stories are part of a deliberate attempt to alienate you from me. Not to protect you — but to punish me.
5. Your Mum Is Blocking Everything — Even Your Phones
Right now, I’m only allowed to speak to you once every two weeks.
You can’t call me. You can’t message me. My side of the family — your grandparents, uncles, aunties — have also been blocked from your phones.
This isn’t co-parenting. This is control. It’s emotional coercion. It’s keeping you cut off from love that you need.
6. Even When She Was in Trouble, I Helped Her
When your mum was arrested for drug-driving, I didn’t turn my back on her. I found her a solicitor to help save her licence — because I didn’t want her to lose the ability to take you to school or drive safely with you.
I also gave her over £1,000, including £500 each for both of you. Money that should’ve gone on your go henry card but She kept it for herself.
Even while she was stopping me seeing you, I was still helping — for you.
7. I’ve Filed a New Court Application – To Force Her to Stop This
In June 2025, I filed a new court application (Form C2) asking the court to enforce the current order and stop her from:
She can stop this whole process at any moment. All she has to do is say yes — just like she already did before she changed her mind again.
📎 (C2 application filed 17 June 2025 – With full supporting evidence)
8. You Need to Know: Parental Alienation Is Real
What you’re experiencing is called parental alienation. It’s when one parent tries to destroy the relationship between the child and the other parent — through fear, lies, guilt, and manipulation.
You might feel confused, angry, or even resentful towards me sometimes. These feelings are not your fault — they’ve been planted there by others who want to turn you against me.
And I want you to hear this from me clearly:
I understand. I forgive you. I will never hold it against you.
Please — don’t let them take away what we have. Look past the noise. Trust the bond that we built together. Trust your heart.
We are peas in a pod. Our love is unbreakable. And deep down, I know you still feel it.
9. I’m Doing This Because I Love You — Not to Hurt Her
This is not about punishing your mum. It’s about protecting your right to have both parents. To know the full truth. To grow up knowing that your dad never walked away — even when it would have been easier.
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again:
I am your dad. I’ve always been here. And I will never, ever stop being that — no matter how many times they try to erase me.
10. Everything Here Is True – And I’ll Keep Fighting for You
Everything I’ve written here is backed by emails, court documents, applications, and statements. It’s not gossip. It’s not emotion. It’s truth. And it will always be here, no matter what you’re told.
I want you to come back to this when you're ready.
I want you to remember how loved you are.
I want you to know:
I never left you. I never gave up. I never stopped loving you.
I never tried to hurt your mum, i tried being her friend, she hates me, your nan hates me, they are doing all they can to make you hate me to.
This is the truth. The one they’ve tried to keep from you.
And it will be here, always — as will I.
With all my love,
Daddy
See the evidence below
1/1/25
Dear Roni and Harper,
As 2024 draws to a close, and we step into the new year, I want to wish both of you a blessed 2025. This past year has been filled with challenges and hardships, and I want to take a moment to explain to you both what has been going on.
2024 was a difficult year as I fought tirelessly to see you, my daughters, but unfortunately, the outcome was not what I had hoped for. The battle is not over yet, as we now have another hurdle to overcome until June - the final court case. This court case will determine whether the judge will have the authority to override your mother's decisions and allow you to come to our home in Portugal, a place where you have spent many wonderful times before.
I want you both to understand that this legal process would not be necessary if it weren't for your mother preventing you from seeing me. Despite the obstacles and challenges, please know that my love for you both is unwavering. I long for the day when we can be together again, sharing moments of love, laughter, and joy.
As you grow older, I hope you will come to understand the situation we are in and see the truth. My only wish is for you to know that my actions come from a place of love and that I will always be here for you, no matter what.
Stay strong and know that better days are ahead. Remember that you are loved beyond measure and that I will never give up fighting for our relationship and the chance to create beautiful memories together.
With all my love,
Daddy
Dear Ronnie and Harper,
This website is created with a heart filled with love and longing for my two precious daughters, Ronnie (9) and Harper (6). The absence of your presence in my life has brought about a painful reality that I am struggling to navigate.
It saddens me to share that due to circumstances beyond our control, your mother has prevented you from visiting me in Portugal. This act, known as parental alienation, has caused a strain on our relationship and kept us separated. My dear girls, I want you to understand that everything I do, from the videos you may see to the articles on this website, is to fight for our togetherness and cherish the bond we share.
I want you to know that I am not being harsh towards your mother; she initiated this situation by keeping you away from me. Despite the challenges we face, my love for you remains unconditional and unwavering. Every day, I yearn for the moment when we can be reunited and create new memories together.
The purpose of this website is to document the battle I am undertaking to maintain contact with you and emphasize the importance of our father-daughter relationship. It serves as a testament to the love I hold for you both and the obstacles I am facing to be a part of your lives.
Ronnie and Harper, always remember that Daddy loves you more than anything in this world. Stay strong, and know that I am here, fighting for us to be together again.
With all my love,
Daddy
Dear Ronnie and Harper,
I hope this letter finds you both well. I miss you dearly, and not a day goes by without me thinking of you both. I write to you with a heavy heart to explain the current situation that has prevented us from being together.
Your mother has made it difficult for you to come see me in Portugal. I want you to know that what she is doing is a form of parental alienation - it means she is trying to keep us apart and cut me out of your lives. This is a painful situation, and I want you to understand that everything I am doing, including my videos and website, is to fight for our relationship and show you how much I love you both.
I am not trying to be mean to mommy, but she started all this by stopping you from coming to see me. I have done nothing wrong, and it hurts me that she is keeping us apart. I know how much you want to be with me, and I want you to know that my love for you is unwavering.
Please know that even though things may seem tough right now, I am fighting this battle to ensure we can be together again. The website ronilongsmith.co.uk is a way for you to understand the struggle I am facing to maintain our father-daughter bond.
I love you both more than words can express, and I will never give up on being a part of your lives. Please remember that no matter what, Daddy loves you and will always be here for you.
With all my love,
Daddy
How UK Family Courts Are Out of Touch with Modern Realities
The UK family court system, designed to safeguard the welfare of children in the midst of parental disputes, often finds itself criticized for being out of touch with the modern realities faced by families today. As cases of custody battles, visitation rights, and parental alienation become increasingly prevalent, the shortcomings of the family court system come into sharp focus.
One of the key criticisms levelled against UK family courts is their slow and bureaucratic nature, leading to lengthy legal proceedings that can exacerbate an already stressful situation for families. The complexity of the legal process, coupled with delays in obtaining judgments, can prolong the emotional distress experienced by children and parents alike.
Moreover, the standard practices and decisions made by family courts have been questioned for their failure to adapt to the evolving dynamics of modern families. Traditional approaches may not always reflect the diverse structures and complexities of contemporary family units, leading to outcomes that are perceived as outdated and unjust.
Another area of concern is the perceived lack of understanding and empathy towards the emotional well-being of children caught in the midst of parental disputes. Critics argue that the focus on legal technicalities and adherence to procedural rules sometimes overlooks the fundamental need to prioritize the best interests and emotional needs of the children involved.
Furthermore, allegations of parental alienation, where one parent deliberately manipulates the child's relationship with the other parent, are often inadequately addressed by family courts. The failure to recognize and effectively intervene in cases of parental alienation can have long-lasting and detrimental effects on the child's mental health and well-being.
In conclusion, the UK family court system is facing mounting criticism for being out of touch with the evolving realities of modern families. As calls for reform and greater sensitivity to the emotional needs of children grow louder, there is a pressing need for the family court system to adapt, modernize, and prioritize the well-being of the children at the heart of the legal proceedings.
Dear Siana,
I hope this letter finds you well. As we navigate through these challenging times, I write to you with a plea and a hope for a truce, for the sake of our precious girls and their well-being. It is my fervent wish that we can set aside our differences and come together in the spirit of peace and love, for the greater good of all involved.
Dragging out our disagreements through the courts and involving lawyers will only lead to more pain, anxiety, and stress for everyone, especially our children. This holiday season, as we approach Christmas, I implore you to consider choosing peace and love for the sake of our girls, particularly our young Roni, who has shown signs of distress due to being exposed to the legal proceedings.
I am reaching out to you in humility, begging for the opportunity to re-establish contact with our children as it was before all this turmoil began. I am willing to continue providing child maintenance, to see the girls on your terms and agreed times in Portugal, and to remove all negative references about our situation from social media.
Let us choose peace and love over conflict and discord. Let us put aside our grievances and start afresh as we approach the new year. I believe that by working together in harmony, we can create a positive and nurturing environment for our children to thrive in.
I sincerely hope that you will consider this heartfelt plea and join me in striving for a peaceful resolution for the well-being of all involved.
With hope and goodwill
READ HER REPLY
It is truly heartbreaking that my two daughters, Roni (age 9) and Harper (age 6), are currently being prevented from seeing me, their father, by their mother. As I live abroad in Portugal, the difficulties in maintaining a relationship with my children have escalated to the point where the family courts are involved. Despite my daughters spending much of their lives with me in Portugal, the mother's refusal to allow them to visit me has led to a challenging situation. Caf Cas is now indicating that it is not fair for the children to travel to Portugal, and are recommending that I come back to the UK to see them. This has added another layer of complexity. As the days pass and the children remain unable to see me, it is clear that a fair and just resolution is needed. This website will document the ongoing battle in the family courts and shed light on the importance of maintaining a meaningful parent-child relationship.
Dear Roni and Harper,
I hope you're both doing well. The weather's getting cooler here in Portugal as winter starts to settle in. With fewer tourists around, I find myself thinking about our cozy movie nights and snuggling up under blankets together. I miss our special duvet days and cuddles, the times when we would just relax and enjoy each other's company. Even though we can't be together right now, I want you to know that I think of you every day. You both mean the world to me, and I cherish the memories we've shared.
I look forward to the day when we can make new memories together, laughing, and enjoying each other's company just like old times. Until then, I'll hold onto the love and warmth you've brought into my life, and I'll be counting down the days until we can be together again.
Sending you all my love,
Daddy 27/10/24
Dear Roni and Harper,
I hope you are both doing well and taking care of each other. I miss you both more than words can say, and I want you to know that I love you with all my heart.I know you may be wondering why I haven't been able to see you as much as I would like to. Sometimes, grown-ups have disagreements and need help from other people to figure things out. Right now, mummy is not happy for you to come over, and we have to wait until she says yes. I want you to know that this doesn't change how much I care about you. I think about you every single day, and my love for you never stops. Even though we can't see each other as much as we used to, please remember that my love for you is always there, no matter what.I wish things were different, and I hope that one day, we can spend more time together. Until then, please know that I am always thinking of you and keeping you close in my heart, and I will never stop asking your mum to let me see you both. Take care of yourselves, be kind to each other, and remember that I love you more than anything in this world.
With all my love,
Daddy
07/10/2024
Dear Diary,
Today, as I sit down to write, my heart feels heavy with longing and love for my two precious girls, Roni and Harper. Oh, how I wish I could wrap them in my arms and shower them with all the love and joy that bubbles inside me every time I think of them.
Roni, my strong and caring 9-year-old, and Harper, my soon-to-be 6-year-old bundle of energy, are always on my mind. I miss their laughter, their little hands in mine, and the way they light up my world with their presence.
As their dad, it pains me that circumstances beyond our control keep us apart, but I hold onto hope for the day when we will be reunited once more. I dream of the moment when Roni and Harper will step off the plane in Portugal, where I've been preparing a special place just for them.I have so many plans for when they finally arrive - picnics on the sandy beaches of the Algarve, exploring the colourful streets of Lisbon, and tasting the delicious pastéis de nata together. I can already imagine the gleam in their eyes as we embark on new adventures, creating memories that will last a lifetime.Until that day comes, I will keep this diary as a testament to my unwavering love for Roni and Harper, documenting my longing for them and the dreams I hold close to my heart. My girls, though miles apart, are always with me in spirit, shining brightly like the stars above.
One day, my darlings, we will be together again, and our bond will only grow stronger with each passing moment.
With all my love,
Daddy 08/10/24
Dear Diary,
I ain't much for writing, but I got to pour out what's in my heart today. It's been a 6 months since Roni and Harper went back to the UK, and I can't shake off this longing for them. Life in the sun on the boat just ain't the same without their laughter and their energy.
Rosie, our loyal companion of three years, she's been searching for them too, sniffing the air, hoping they'll come back to see us. Her tail wags with a kind of sadness, missing the presence of Roni and Harper just as much as I do.
Our time together holds a special place in my heart. Their absence leaves a quiet that weighs heavy on me. I find myself thinking about all the little things they left behind, and it feels like pieces of them are scattered about.
I miss my girls so much. Every day, I find myself hoping and praying for the moment when they can come back to visit us. The thought of their return fills me with a warmth that cuts through the loneliness.
Till then, I hold on to the memories we made, cherishing every moment we spent together. My longing for Roni and Harper runs deep, and I can't wait for the day we are reunited.
Till next time, Diary.
-Me
Dear Roni and Harper,
Greetings from rainy Portugal! I hope this letter finds you well. As I write to you, the rain is pouring outside, creating a cozy atmosphere here at the marina.
Rosia, Katie, and I have decided to have a duvet day indoors, snuggled up while watching movies and indulging in sweets. It's the perfect way to spend a rainy day, don't you think?
We wish you were here with us, enjoying the comforts of our little movie marathon and sweet treats. Sending you warm thoughts and hoping for clear skies ahead.
Take care and stay dry!
Daddy