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"Rights as NRP" any advice appreciated please

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AlrightStill · 30/04/2015 09:57

Currently having issues with exp regarding "his rights as her dad". She lives with me but sees him EOW, half of holidays and split Christmas.

He wanted to take her on holiday during term time, I said no but we agreed he could take her away during half term (using passport I applied for).

He is now threatening to take me to court to be added to her birth certificate so he gets his "rights", anyone with advice about what those "rights" would be and how it would affect me as the resident parent?

TIA

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SecretSpy · 30/04/2015 10:06

The child has rights. The parents have responsibilities.

If he doesn't currently have PR he could apply for it and likely be successful but it would make little difference in this situation.

No one is supposed to take term time holidays and surely if he wants to show what a good parent he is, he would want to ensure that the child accesses their education.

VoyageOfDad · 30/04/2015 10:07

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AlrightStill · 30/04/2015 10:14

Thanks for the replies, I was using his way of describing what he wants, as I explained to him we don't have "rights" as her parents it is about what is best for dd.

We have always agreed on things like school (closest one to my house as he lives an hour away) medical stuff organised by me but he is always kept informed and asked for opinions etc.

Would I need his permission to go abroad for less than 28 days? Would he need mine?
Sorry lots of questions, I'm just trying to clarify what is the truth and what has been exaggerated by him.

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HeadDoctor · 30/04/2015 10:17

Unless either of you has a child arrangements order saying the child lives with you (or residency order in old money) then you need the permission of everyone who holds parental responsibility in order to take the child abroad.

It is advisable to take a letter of written consent as some countries can be quite firm with this.

HeadDoctor · 30/04/2015 10:19

You only need his permission if he has PR and you don't have an order saying that you are the resident parent.

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AlrightStill · 30/04/2015 10:21

Thanks HeadDoctor that's what I thought, its given me some peace of mind that he can't just take her abroad during term time without my permission. Smile

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