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Cut a (very) long story short. I have been out for a quite a while now…years but ex is still making it difficult.I bumped into him yesterday.(detail removed by moderator).He called me names/verbally abused me in front of our children and other people. I decided that I want to move abroad as I can’t see us ever living a ‘normal’/free life over here.
Obviously I can’t just take the kids (unfortunately).In my opinion he hasn’t got any rights after emotionally and at times physically as well as financially abusing me over a period of (detail removed by moderator), some of it in front of our children.
He doesn’t pay maintenance, he doesn’t care for them.He sporadically seems them at his mums as they love seeing him and his family.
However, I had to ask for permission to take my kids abroad for Christmas.I didn’t but I was told so from border control.
Anyway, what do I need to do?Do I need to apply for full custody?I am struggling with a huge amount of debt that he left me in and I can’t afford legal aid.
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If you want to take children to live abroad and your ex has parental responsibility and has not agreed, then you have to get permission from the court. The court will examine the effect on contact between the children and your ex in making it’s decision. If you do not get permission then it is considered child abduction. Most countries are signatories to the Hague Convention or have reciprocal arrangements with the UK which means the courts of the country you go to will force the return of the children to the UK.
If you are seriously thinking of moving then see a solicitor who will explain the process to you. -
Some solicitors offer a first 30 minutes free consultation. Find a solicitor who specialises in family law. Look up Resolution as this is an association for solicitors and can point you to a family solicitor in your area.
Also you can try Rights of Women family law helpline. It’s only open a few hours a week and the lines get v busy but it’s worth trying aa they can be very helpful.
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