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Visiting His Dad

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TheCleverZebra · 24/05/2024 01:16

My husband and I are separating and trying to work out what is best for our 9 month old. He is moving 100 miles away and wants the baby every weekend. While I think this is ok for now I worry that my other children won’t get to spend time with their sibling and that I will miss out on family days out with all my kids.

He also doesn’t drive so he would want me to come up once a weekend when my other kids are at their dads to pick the baby up which i’m not too keen on.

He won’t settle for every other weekend as that’s too long away from the baby which I understand but I’m stuck with what could be a sensible option for us. It’s not like he could have the baby during the week.

If he wasn’t moving away I’d happily share the time 50/50 but in this case it’s just not practical.

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H13 · 24/05/2024 01:28

If your husband wants to see your son he absolutely needs to make the travel to see him not rely on you! Especially as he is the one moving so far. I think your best bet is seeking advice from a solicitor in terms of getting an agreement in place and they could help come up with a suitable arrangement. Hope everything works out for you OP x

TheFoz · 24/05/2024 01:33

If he doesn’t drive and he wants you to pick the baby up, how is the baby getting dropped to him?

TheCleverZebra · 24/05/2024 06:16

TheFoz · 24/05/2024 01:33

If he doesn’t drive and he wants you to pick the baby up, how is the baby getting dropped to him?

He says he’ll get a train to us on Friday morning and collect the baby then go straight home on the train again.

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OzziePopPop · 24/05/2024 06:56

No court will give every weekend (unless both parties request it) as, as you’ve said, the child would be unable to spend time with both parents on a weekend. Every other weekend is fine. He does all travel if moving away, his not driving is irrelevant.

Also, even every other weekend is a lot at 9 months… I’d take legal advice as it’s v v young for this arrangement (especially with the travel).

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