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Hi, I need a bit of advice..Ex partner and I have come to an agreement on who are son should stay with. Ex Partner wants to go to collage and Uni so son will stay with me Monday to Friday so I now know this is making me the primary carer for our son,
I want to get something legal so she can't change her mind if things don't work out for her. What kind of thing can I do?? I was thinking about making a application of residence. Would this be enough?
Hello, Yes tax credits and benefit are in my name, She is happy for me to get something legal and to be honest it would make me sleep better at night knowing that it is legally binding...I do have a meeting with my solicitor tomorrow but at £180 a hour it's something I could do without.
It is worth knowing where you stand. But I think only a Court order would be legally binding. Even then the matter can be taken back to be changed if either party wanted to do so.
Nothings bloody easy is it!! It's like you said tho! The longer it goes on the better! As he will have a routine and it will make it harder for her to try and change it all.
She's just so up and down with her decisions. I just don't want to be messed about no more.
She will always be there.
In my case, I was messed about, but there's not a lot I could do about it. My lot are older now, but I still get worked up when the other parent is about (he moved away last year which has made things easier).
Just be consistent in the routine you have at home.
Hi Moodyblues, have you asked our Family Lawyer expert? They will be able to give you the answers about needing a legally binding contract or an residence application order.
You have mentioned before that your ex was considering having your son live with her full time once she has accommodation sorted, have things changed here?
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I'm not sure is that would be enough. If the agreement has been made amicably it shouldn't be needed. Also, by taking that route it might make things less amicable.
Is the child benefit/child tax credits in your name? As that can show that you are the parent with majority of care. Also you will set a status quo with care arrangements the longer things are in place.
Nothing is set in stone though, and the non-resident parent can take the parent with care to court if they want to change arrangements and feel that a situation can't be agreed on.