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Im separated from my wife and she has our three children living with her, in the house we bought after we married.
Communication between us is generally good but financial strains are pressuring that as at present we have mortgage issues as i can’t afford to pay it any longer due to my very low income.
We are yet to get divorced although that is inevitable.
She informed me last week that she has been looking into an issue with our oldest son and possible Autism related problems.
At what point is she obliged to inform me of issues? Do all Medical letters have to come to me as well as her?
Any input welcomed.
Earl
Hi there
I'm assuming you are named on your sons birth certificate and as such you have Parental Responsibility, this means that she is obliged to keep you updated on issues concerning health, education and religion. However, if she doesn't there's not a lot you can do, other than to liaise with the GP yourself. As his father they should be willing to discuss your sons current health needs with you, the same with the school.
It might be a good idea to intact your sons GP and ask for more information regarding your sons current health issues. You may have to provide a copy of your sons birth certificate to prove you are a named parent, they may ask for you to put your request in writing and there's a template for that, I can link for you.
All the best
Here are some links that might assist you, including template letters;
www.thecustodyminefield.com/flapp/preducation.html
www.separateddads.co.uk/letter-templates...club-activities.html
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