Really confused over parental rights / residency / holidays (ENGLAND)

[LeaveItItsNotWorthIt]

I have tied my brain in knots over conflicting advice, tried doing a search for threads on here but phone keeps crashing when it loads results, so my deep apologies if there are 100 threads like this.

I want to know about taking my DD out of the country, if i can get her a passport, how long i could have a holiday for etc etc.

DD is 2, FOB hasn't seen her or spoken to any of us in over a year, we were never married, his name is on the birth certificate as he is her father, he pays maintenance of £20 a month direct debit ordered by CSA. He knows where we are, my address, number etc but despite efforts seemingly just isn't interested anymore and i no longer have a way to contact him.

Any help greatly appreciated!

[LeaveItItsNotWorthIt]

Thankyou very much, that's really clear. I hadn't thought of asking CSA. I would love to make an application for residency but he would fight it just to spite us and i have no money for legal representation. Thankyou for your help :)