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Hi
I really need some help, I am planning on taking my daughter to Orlando and have asked for written permission from her mum to do so. The response I got was as follows....."I work with children and I know that you only need it if I contest it which I am not"
I know I need it so can someone please point me in the right direction of finding the exact wording or what the legal section is so I can print it out and give her a copy.
I have parental rights as well but I don't want to pay for a big holiday only for her to then change her mind and what can I do if she does not give her consent ?
Thanks in advance
Is it written evidence that she has given you? If so, keep it as evidence should there be a last mnute attempt to stop you from going.
Hope it works out for you.
Hi
She has not given me written evidence yet but says she will although she states I don't need it .
Thanks
to the best of my knowledge, there is nothing to say that the permission has to be written, but obviously you are better having proof if it comes to a dispute. Do you think that your ex would withdraw consent, bearing in mind that she would be letting your daughter down massively if she withdrew her consent? I'm not familiar with the rules for visiting America - do you need her passport in advance for visas, bookingh flights etc?
Actd
My ex says one thing and the next minute will change her mind so I would like it written as a kind of guarantee. When booking the holiday they need passport numbers as well as the American embassy for sorting out visa's.
I really just want to cover all my bases because I have promised my daughter we are going and I don't want to break that promise no matter what.
Thanks
Dan
Could you tell your ex you need her passport now and see if she gives it to you - once you have this, it's going to be hard to stop you going as she'd have to ask for the passport back. The only other option I can see if to write out an agreement and ask her to sign it, rather than expecting her to produce one for you. The problem you will always face is the fact that if she changes her mind at very short notice, then there is only going to be a limited action you can take, and that is more likely going to be about recovering your costs and forcing her to let your daughter come with you.
Thanks
I am going to type something up and get her just to sign it ....I know it's petty but I think she just cannot be arsed to type something out. The only person that will miss out is my daughter in the long run. Also I think there is a lot of jealousy as well due to the fact she is not coming 🙂
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