Child arrangements order

[Justanangel]

My ex husband applied to court for a child arrangements order. This order was supported by social services and the recommendations were that he have our 3 children live with him and me to have "reasonable contact"
Social workers became involved after I suffered a breakdown after out marriage ended. I am currently back on track and there are no ongoing mental health issues but my ex refuses to let the kids come home.
Yesterday I attended court for a second time. The first time I disagreed with what he was proposing and an interim residence order was granted to him. There was a 12 week period for social workers to make a report and for us to return.
I did not have a solicitor so represented myself.
When arriving yesterday I felt it extreamley difficult to cope and felt very pressurised to have the case dealt with there n then and to agree to my ex's application to have the kids live with him. The judge said I could have let it go to a Final Hearing but I was persuaded otherwise.
I have now come home feeling massive regret. I feel I've gave up on getting my children home. Is there any way I can appeal or tell the court I do infact want to go to a final hearing or is it too late.
Or does anyone have any advice for me as to what to do next?? I'm beside myself and keep thinking what if?? Should I have continued it further eventhough the evidence against me in the social workers report wasn't great or did I do the right thing in agreeing yesterday?? Please help

[Suzie, FRG Adviser]

Dear Justanangel

Due to the fact that we only provide limited advice on private law matters, as we are not funded to specialise in this area, can I suggest you refer to our child arrangement order advice sheet.

If after this time you need further assistance, can I suggst you contact the Children's Legal Centre on 080 802 0008.

Best Wishes

Suzie