I want to go on holiday this year with my son.

I want to go on holiday this year with my son. I was planning to take him to Turkey as I have family there. My ex-wife has said that she will not let me take my son abroad on holiday. I think that is down to the fact that I have a new girlfriend. She has a daughter of a similar age to my son. They get on really well. I therefore do not see what the problem is. Can I just take my son abroad as I have his passport?

Public Answer

Thank you for your enquiry.

Unless you have a residence order or a child arrangements order in place, you will need the permission of your former wife to take your son abroad on holiday. If your former wife will not agree to your taking your son abroad on holiday, you can make an application to the court for an order giving you permission to take your son abroad on holiday.

We would recommend that you take advice now as it can take a little while to secure a court order to give you permission to take your son abroad on holiday. If your ex-wife will not agree and does not have any valid reason to object to your going on holiday then the court is likely to make an order giving you permission to take your son on holiday after assessing what orders are in your son’s best interests.

The family team at OTS Solicitors can represent you in court proceedings if your ex-wife continues to object to your taking your son abroad on holiday. Please call us on 0203 959 9123 to arrange an appointment to discuss how we can help you.

The family team at OTS Solicitors

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