My husband and I separated 8 months ago after 9 years of marriage. Initially we decided he'd move out of the family home and my daughter and I will continue to live there. All the arrangements were made in a friendly manner and no written agreement was made. Things have become a bit more complicated between us at the moment and the friendly relationship has broken down. He's planning to take my daughter abroad for two weeks to his country of origin (this was agreed some time ago) but I'm now concerned he might not return to the UK. I don't want to forbid him from seeing her or taking her on holidays to stay with his family but I am really worried I won't see my daughter again if I don't. Is there anything I can do about it? Can I ask the Court to issue an order to make sure he'll bring her back on the date we agreed?
November 27, 2008 by Anonymous
I appreciate your concerns and the court is quite able to make an order in the terms you mention. I suspect however that this would not be an answer to all your problems which is clearly fast developing into a difficult situation. If there is no prospect now of you and your husband getting back together it would be far better to regularise the situation by either dissolving the marriage or obtaining a judicial separation. This would enable you to obtain orders if necessary dealing with residence, contact, maintenance and other matters concerning your daughter. You also need final orders dealing with financial matters. If this can be done then hopefully both you and your husband can get on with separate lives and maintain a friendly relationship for the sake of your daughter.
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