Hi, before I start can I please just say - I'm asking for an advice. I'd really appriciate no nastiness. Thank you.
My DC's father doesn't provide for him. He doesn't work (has not for years) lives with his mother who provides for him. Usually he would have him couple of nights a week however recently he has not seen him in 5 weeks (stating he is isolating, let me add he has no health issues). He has a minimal interest in DC, when he has DC he doesn't do anything with him. Just basics of feeding & putting to bed. No walks, trips, days out. Nothing. He has in the past has done few irresponsible things that has put DS in danger. However, the father likes to have control over us. So anything he can say no to, he does. For example I wanted to move DC's school as I had reasons, he said no. And few other things. I know I am not able to take his rights away. I don't want to do that. DC is fond of his father (altough is starting to notice things he doesn't like). I want them to have contact, and I as I work full time I need some time to myself sometimes too. Does anyone know if I am able to reduce his rights / responsinilities? For example so that he has no say in decision making when it comes to DCs future, schools, holidays etc? Thanks