Question about getting permission to travel abroad with child when divorced.

[Schoolirons]

DS is now 16 and we want to travel next year while he is still 16 on a mini cruise from the UK to Southern Ireland.

DS Dad is a complete nightmare and Ds cut contact when he was 16 completely.
DS Dad has chosen not to see him since he was 8 and has never paid.

Do I really have to still go to court or risk our holiday being ruined to get permission to take my nearly 17 year old by then out of the country? :(

We're stopped everytime these days. Past few years they just ask the kids who their mum is. Last time and once 3-4years ago they asked for birth certs etc. I travel with birth certs, marriage cert, divorce cert and my deed poll, plus other documents specific to the breakdown of the kids relationship with their dad

Brilliant thank you.

@prh47bridge

Omg thank you!

Hope you and @Collaborate stick with the boards. Your advice is invaluable.

I guess I'd better try and get a court order fast then... how quickly can you do that

You should see if he will consent first. Cheaper and quicker than going to court. If he won't you can go to court for a Specific Issue Order.

You should see if he will consent first. Cheaper and quicker than going to court. If he won't you can go to court for a Specific Issue Order.

He's a twat of the highest order. Unlikely to consent just to spite me. I do however have legal aid certificate due to his abuse

Do you know if legal aid can be used in this case? Otherwise looks like I'm cancelling a trip! Which would be an awful shame and stop them achieving in their sport somewhat if they can't compete internationally

Yes, you can use legal aid for a specific issue order.

2014, dh and I took our granddaughter (2yrs) to a family wedding in Spain from the UK. Us with North American passports hers UK. Her last name is not the same as ours. Although I’d like to think I look young for my age, I am 60.
No one stopped us or questioned us. Border security actually helped us and directed us to a faster line up.
22 mths later I travelled alone from the UK to my home country, two different passports. Now with a 4 and 22 month old.
No one asked a question again helping me corral the lot after a 9 hr flight.
No letter, but parents on speed dial.

Thank you prh47bridge 😊

Sorry BlackAmericano I missed your post!
Would have been embarking and disembarking in UK if cruise to Cork and flight if Spain.

All these people relating tales of how they went abroad without a permission letter from all those with PR 'and didn't have an issue' are entirely irrelevant !

The point is that it's the law. So can be asked for it - and can be refused embarkation or entry to your holiday destination.

It's like travelling on the train without a ticket. You can do it. You may well get a free trip. But if the guard catches you without one, he will chuck you off, then you will have to go get one.

It's the law. Get the right paperwork before you try to go. Then you are guaranteed a happy holiday .