Do I have the right to know who is looking after my child?

The simple answer is no, you have no right to know where he is. I can say this for certain as I had to take my ex to court to get her to disclose her address (shared residency at that time), because my case was unusual and the mum has a chequered past the court ordered her to disclose.

Who has more rights over a child UK?

The general rule in England and Wales is that it is the child’s right to have access to both parents. Both the mother and the father have a right to care for the welfare of their child as well being responsible for their upbringing their child by providing them with food, shelter and clothes.

What do you do when your ex keeps your child from you?

If your ex takes your child or keeps them when they are not supposed to, you should:

1. Call the police.
2. Contact a family law attorney.
3. Contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
4. File criminal charges against the other parent.
5. Have your attorney file a complaint in the family court.

Can I change my son’s surname without his father’s permission UK?

If you have sole parental responsibility, you will be able to change your child’s name without anyone else’s consent or Court approval. However, you will still need to seek legal advice from a solicitor to make a formal deed to change their name.

Can my ex dictate who is around my child UK?

Controlling Who Is Around Your Child You may or may not be able to stop the other parent’s significant other from being around your child. In general, you do not have the power to dictate which adults are around your child when they are with the other parent.

Can my parents or in-laws babysit my kids?

Ideally, you shouldn’t even have your parents or in-laws babysit your kids. After all, you can now find professional sitters. As a matter of fact, you won’t even have a hard time finding a last-minute sitter nowadays.

Can a judge restrict an ex’s new partner from babysitting?

A judge may decide to restrict an ex’s new partner from babysitting or being around the child, under circumstances when the ex’s partner is likely to: endanger the child’s physical or emotional health, or impair the child’s emotional development.

What is the hardest part about having your parents babysit your kids?

The hardest part about having your folks babysit your kids is to ensure that they follow the house rules. In an ironic way, they’re in a position to take orders from you. That could be very difficult for both you and your parents. It could be more difficult if you’re dealing with your partner’s parents.

Do I have a legal right to know where my child is?

Yes, you do have a right to know where you child is being taken (staying) while your ex is exercising parenting time. Further, each you and your ex should have accesss to emergency contact information for communication between the two of you. In the event your ex will not voluntarily provide this information to you,…