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Ex partner formally refused me taking my son on holiday.

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lockdownmummax · 08/05/2025 19:14

Hi there,

just a but of a back story.

my ex is in prison for serious assault on my son, my son had 4 fractured ribs at 10 weeks old, my ex was convicted and is serving a custodial sentence.

myself and my son do not have any form of contact with him or any of his parental family at all. I am taking my son away on holiday to turkey, package holiday, and my solicitor advised me I would have to gain formal consent due to my ex partner being very controlling and she felt it was in my best interests so it didn’t cause me problems, he has formally declined this through his solicitor with no explanation as to why. I have a court hearing soon to get permission through the court, anyone have any insight into if I will be allowed via the court? what reason could he possibly give to say I can’t take my son on holiday.

due to what happened to my son I had to have a parenting assessment which all came back positive and I worked with social services to get my son safe, my son lives with me full time and I have residency for him and also a NHO with power of arrest against my ex partner, and a no contact order for my son for my ex partner.

a psychologist report was done on my ex and it clearly stated he was controlling and shouldn’t be around children, so I’m just hoping the court takes this into consideration.

the only thing I can think of is that my son had asthma, he is 2. However he is on a wheeze plan and I have managed that perfectly fine since birth, I have brought my son up alone since he was 10 weeks old with no reports or evidence to say I’m not capable, the reports say the opposite as a matter of fact. I am also going with my dad on holiday too so I won’t be alone, and I qualify as a nurse in less than a year so I’m more than capable of managing my sons asthma, I also paid extra to have a hotel with a dr’s inside the hotel for that reason,
any tips of advice ?. Similar stories, so devastated my sons been through an awful time in his short life and I’m trying to give him a better childhood with taking him on holiday for happy memories and this POS is still trying to destroy our lives

OP posts:
BellissimoGecko · 15/05/2025 16:43

Congratulations. Have a lovely holiday!

LizziesCat · 15/05/2025 17:14

lockdownmummax · 14/05/2025 13:41

We got the order !!!! Xxxx

Great news. Hope you have a fabulous holiday

SparklyGlitterballs · 15/05/2025 17:21

Excellent news OP. I hope you're successful in removing PR from this piece of 💩 also.

lockdownmummax · 18/02/2026 16:11

Just wanted to update this post
parental rights are suspended! Safety happiness and plenty of holidays to come for my we boy x

OP posts:
StarCourt · 18/02/2026 16:23

lockdownmummax · 18/02/2026 16:11

Just wanted to update this post
parental rights are suspended! Safety happiness and plenty of holidays to come for my we boy x

Well done you that’s fab news. Wishing you and your son the very best

BookArt55 · 18/02/2026 16:26

With a 'lives with' Child Arrangenents Order from court you can take the chikd for 28days without his permission. You don't seem to have one given the circumstances... I'd see if at court they can issue you one while you try to get his parental rights removed.
Absolutely ridiculous that you've had to do it, but seriousley can't see there being any problems given the circumstances abd the evidence to support you.

BookArt55 · 18/02/2026 16:27

lockdownmummax · 18/02/2026 16:11

Just wanted to update this post
parental rights are suspended! Safety happiness and plenty of holidays to come for my we boy x

Yay!!! Sorry I didn't clock the dates. Amazing news and I hope the two of you enjoy many holidays!!!!!

RedToothBrush · 18/02/2026 16:29

It's basically coercive control. A judge is unlikely to let him stop you under the circumstances. Good luck.

RedToothBrush · 18/02/2026 16:30

Ooo just seen the update. Fantastic news congratulations.

ShawnaMacallister · 18/02/2026 16:33

twigsand · 08/05/2025 19:17

I thought if you were a resident parent then you u could take your child out of the country for up to 28 days?

Only if you have a child arrangements order (or Scottish equivalent) in place

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 18/02/2026 16:33

Well done -I hope you have lots of happy holidays with your DS

JustAnotherWhinger · 18/02/2026 16:38

lockdownmummax · 18/02/2026 16:11

Just wanted to update this post
parental rights are suspended! Safety happiness and plenty of holidays to come for my we boy x

Wonderful news!

good luck to you and your wee one for a peaceful future

Shittyyear2025 · 18/02/2026 16:38

Edited as didn't read update. Good for you OP!

SucksToBeYou · 18/02/2026 18:01

Oh fantastic, I am delighted for you! Wonderful update!

wantmorenow · 18/02/2026 19:31

Brilliant. Well done on your tenacity and you can look forward to long peaceful years away from his control. Enjoy

Carzycat · 18/02/2026 19:47

My stepchildren’s mother refused permission to take them to Australia for 3 weeks as she (falsely) accused ex of saying he would abduct them. Judge awarded permission.
i very much doubt they will not approve your holiday. Have a lovely time xx

BitOutOfPractice · 19/02/2026 06:33

That’s great news @lockdownmummax Youve been through such a long hard struggle but you made it! Very well done. You can be so proud of yourself. I wish you many more happy holidays with your DS.

Blondeshavemorefun · 16/03/2026 17:13

lockdownmummax · 18/02/2026 16:11

Just wanted to update this post
parental rights are suspended! Safety happiness and plenty of holidays to come for my we boy x

I’ve just read your post and glad all sorted

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