residency orders

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How are these organized ? Is the NRP made aware of the process whilst it's applied for or is it just a surprise after it's been finalized ?

No such thing as a Residence Order any more. It's a Child Arrangements Programme/Order detailing with whom the child lives and with whom they also live (at different times) or visit.

WanderingAway - Assuming there is no residence order in your favour I'm afraid you do need his consent as he has PR. If you take your child out of the country without his consent you are committing a criminal offence although it is very unlikely any action would be taken unless he complained. Some countries will not allow you to enter with your child unless they are happy that you have appropriate authority.

That is rubbish then because he would say no just to be spiteful towards me. Whereas he takes his other dc abroad at least once a year but my dd wouldnt be able to go anywhere because i dont know where he is due to him constantly moving to avoid the csa. What a great system we have.

Prh - forgot to say thanks for answering my question.

wanderingAway I remember reading somewhere else that if the non resident parent doesn't give permission for you to take your children out of the country, you can apply to court instead.

I'm wondering how long that would actually take though...

Like you, mine would also refuse out of spite.

It is annoying how absent parents dont play any part in their childrens lives but have total control over whether they go on holiday or not.

They don't have total control. If you applied to court for permission, it's highly likely you would get it.

But wouldnt the court try & contact my exh? He would put up a fight just to be spiteful. Would i have to go to court every time i wanted to go on holiday?