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hi my ex is moving to a new house and I have a court order to see them 1 day every week and 2 times a month weekend contact I've just found out that she is moving too a new house next week do I have a right to know where she is moving too as she knows where I live when the girls come to mine I had to supply it in the court order just like she did I've sent her a text message saying "I've heard your moving house could you supply me with your new address for the girls as I have a right to know where they are living hope we can be amicable about this and I'm sure both of us do not want to go back to court over this "
any advice would be helpfully received
Stephen
Hi,
My partner had the same problem recently. I believe that if you have parental responsibility of the child/ren you do have the right to know. (and its always good to know in case of emergencies etc)
We were trying to vary the order and we learned that we couldnt without knowing his ex's and childs address (as the courts would not know where to send the documents to but we were informed that there is a form specifically to find out where they live (seemed a lot of hassle to be honest) and costs money of course.
Hopefully she can just supply the address, maybe express the importance that you need to know in case of emergencies etc?
(All of the above is just experience and what has been said to my partner for his hard time!) Good luck
Hi there
Where do you normally conduct the handovers? If it's at her home address then you will need to know the address so that you're able to pick them up?
How far away are they moving? Is there a change of school? As you have parental responsibility she should discuss important decisions concerning the children with with you.
You were right to handle the situation by letting her know you are aware of the move and are requesting the new address. If you have concerns that the move is a distance away and she hasn't discussed changing schools, you can apply for an emergency Prohibited Steps Order to prevent the move, at least until you are given the facts.
If her move is local and she isn't forthcoming with the address, you can apply for a Specific Issue Order, but you would need to attend mediation first.
All the best
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