Key Points. Your partner cannot legally stop you from having access to your child unless continued access will be of detriment to your child’s welfare. Until a court order is arranged, one parent may attempt to prevent a relationship with the other. If you cannot agree, you will need a court order.
Can my ex-partner stop my child seeing my new partner?
Unfortunately, as long as you don’t suspect that they are going to harm your child in any way, and your ex-partner has a contact order to see your children, then there is not much you can do. If you think your child is at risk of harm from your ex-partner’s new partner then you must contact the police straight away.
Can my ex partner change my child’s school without my permission?
Yes he can change the school in theory as he is the resident parent. However, you can try and block this by applying to family court for a Specific Issue Order and a Judge will decide what is in your child’s best interests.
How can I Stop my partner from having access to my child?
If this happens, your main priority should be the welfare of your child. You and your partner might agree the time you will spend with your child and want to make this legally binding. If you cannot agree, you will need a court order. The best option for your child is always a harmonious out-of-court agreement.
What happens if I get overnight access to my daughter?
Your daughter’s welfare will be treated by the court as the first and most important consideration and this means the court will ensure before making any order for overnight contact, your daughter is not going to be at the risk of harm.
How often does my husband have access to my daughter?
He left me when my daughter was six months old when I found out. During the last year he has seen her every week on a couple of weeknights and most of every other Sunday. I have never denied access once. Yesterday he announced it is his “right” to have her overnight from time to time.
Can a parent get an ex parte order against you?
In some situations, the other parent may also apply to the court for an order against you without you being there, if they believe you present an immediate danger to your child. This is known as an emergency ’without notice’ order (previously called an ‘ex-parte’ order).
