my children have their dads surname and is on the birth certificate, he hasnt been in contact for nearly 4 years tho. i was meant to be going on holiday this year , before i booked it i checked i could take them away and the travel company TWICE on different occasions told me yes just bring their birth certificates and it will be ok, i called yesterday to triple check and they said no i needed permission letter. i explained we dont no where he lives etc etc. and how due to the past hes caused me to have PTSD and anxiety, so even the thought of finding him will be a problem for me and id rather cancel the holiday. (luckily the kids dont no were going). once i looked it up it says i have to go to court to get permission or somethings. has anyone had a similar problem, im really worried!!