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I would be grateful for some advice . We have to choose a secondary school by end of October .
Of course we can’t agree on the order . I and my son wanted the nearest but she wants one 10 miles away . She has worked on him no doubt .
How do you resolve this choice as she has stated the on line application or do I involve the county council or go via our solicitor. Ps we all still at the same address but going through a divorce.
The children courts have not been involved . Yet
I understand I have a legal right but what happens when don’t agree ?
Thanks
hi,
if this is a major issue for you, then get family courts involved. they will decide whats in best interests of child. as for me, ex just ran off and switched schools, close to where shes staying. i didnt see it as a battle worth fighting. they live 30 mins away so not big deal.
If there is a disagreement, then one parent is never going to get their choice, and in practicality terms, it's the parent with care that has to do the school run usually, so it's a gamble going to court to get this reversed. Then again, you don't have anything to lose by trying, though with the timescale you have given, I think it's now too late for that.
Thanks that’s helpful but yes I think too late . So it seems in reality gathers input not considered . Would have to apply to court much in advance.
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