I am currently planning to relocate (within the UK) with my DD, including changing her school. My XH is abusive, and has very infrequent contact with DD. He's also moved out of our current area himself.
I do plan on discussing this with him, but doubt very much that he will agree. I'm content this is all in DD's best interests, I'm aware that he could apply for a Prohibited Steps Order, but I doubt very much that he'd want to set foot in a court room. I think, therefore, that there is little need for me to apply for a Specific Issues Order.
So my main question is - will this cause me problems? I seem to need to wait until very close to the time to apply for a new school, as they refuse to hold places for more than about a week. Am I at risk of them turning me down, on the basis I don't have permission from her Dad? DD is looking forward to this, and it's a big move for me too in terms of jobs etc. I really cannot risk it all falling apart a week before we leave.
He has PR, and we have no court orders in place.