Can a judge stop me from moving?
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Can a judge stop me from moving?
Generally, the Court cannot prevent a parent from relocating to live somewhere else, however the Court most definitely has the power to stop a parent from taking their child to live with them in the new locality, if that area will be some distance away from the other parent and so interfere with the amount of time the …
What do I do if my ex refuses mediation?
What happens if one partner refuses to go to mediation, or if they attend but refuse to participate? The amendments to the Family Law Act make it compulsory to attend mediation before making an application in Court regarding parenting matters. The Court may also determine whether to award costs against a party.
Can my ex take my child abroad without my permission?
If both parents have parental responsibility, and there are no child arrangements orders or any restrictions in place, then neither of you can take the child abroad without the written consent of the other person with parental responsibility. This is the same for a mother, who alone has parental responsibility.
Do I need permission from my ex to take my son on holiday?
If both parents have Parental Responsibility then neither parent can take the child abroad without consent, unless: There is a Child Arrangement Order specifying that the child should live with one parent.
Does a father automatically have parental responsibility?
A father has parental responsibility if he’s married to the mother when the child is conceived, or marries her at any point afterwards. An unmarried father has parental responsibility if he’s named on the child’s birth certificate (from ).
