my partner and i have split up, and she has said that our child would be best to live with me which i want to happen!
i am worried that she may change her mind
how do i go about securing what she has said any websites which have info would be a help
2007-02-27 05:51:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Go to a solicitor maybe with your ex if she is willing and explain what you wish to do and that both parties have agreed.
I believe it is called a residencee order,my brother inlaw had one when he split with his partner.
Basically it means who ever has the order is the childs sole carer,and as such responsible for the child.
This has nothing to do with contact orders,so your ex can see the child as much as she likes as long as you agree.
Once you are the sole carer your partner cannot just change her mind and take the child away.
She would have to go back to court and exlpain why she has had the change of heart.
But do see a solicitor it cannot be done any other way,but this does'nt stop you looking after the child now.
Infact it would be to your advantage to have the child now,as this will help you obtain the order.
As when you go to court you will be able to say you have had the child since such & such a date.
Hope this helps and good luck.
2007-02-27 09:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by Tony 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't matter what advice you get from the net and what it says - if she says that now - it may change in the future and you cannot have a 'contract' on a child. If push came to shove, in view of all the legislation changes over the last couple of years, the person who is deemed the 'Main Carer' is usually the person that gains custody! The courts will also take into account the needs of the child above the needs of two squabbling parents and will place the child with the person deemed most suitable to provide a healthy, happy and caring home!
You could get your ex to 'sign over' the child to your care but it will have no relevance in UK law and would not be accepted if she changes her mind!
2007-02-27 05:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a solicitor quickly. Phone one that gives you free advice for an hour or something. Get to a solicitor quick, where you child will then be made a ward of court to be cared for by you until the custody case takes place. These can take sometime, by whichtime they will be settled and you can show dilligince and care for your child. Good luck.
2007-02-27 06:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever the child lives with that's generally who the courts sides with.
They don't remove happy children and you can no longer get a custody order unless the mother has removed the child and she is at risk
But as a Mum myself I can almost say for sure that she will want her child back,
What about when she moves on and meets someone new.
I'd offer her joint custody if I was you before she changes her mind and digs her heels in
Keep it all nicey nicey
2007-02-27 10:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her sign what is called a "Voluntary Delegation of Custody" form, and she can designate you as the custodial guardian of the child. However, note that this or any other arrangement is temporary. A legal parent of any child can always petition the court to have custody changed, if she feels there is justification.
2007-02-27 05:57:09 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get a lawyer ASAP and get the paperwork drawn up for sole custody, visitation schedule, and child support. Just get on your search engine, Yahoo, Google, or whatever, and type in custodial dads, or fathers with custody, and thousands of websites will come up. Also look up custody, your state laws. GET A LAWYER ASAP!
2007-02-27 06:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by stephanie l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is not any such element as a military divorce. All divorces are civil concerns. nevertheless, the quantity of kid help is in accordance to earnings. If there's a courtroom order in position that states how a lot baby help he ought to pay, then it really is what he needs to pay. the in effortless words way he ought to petition the courts to diminish the quantity is that if his circumstances replaced and he by surprise all started making seriously a lot less money. As for sending extra money on each occasion his ex asks for it, he's not obligated to attempt this and he's in truth a fool to succeed in this.
2016-12-05 00:52:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a solicitor its the only way to secure the custody of the child she has to give up her right to custody legally
2007-02-27 05:58:22 · answer #8 · answered by Lynsey D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why mess around? Get an Atty and have her sign a custody agreement NOW.
2007-02-27 05:55:56 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to court and have it set with the judge but try to keep it easy going as to not make her think you are forcing her to be honest you need to have it that way to be able to make decisions for the child like health care and school
2007-02-27 06:00:40 · answer #10 · answered by patbgone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋