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mick8335
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04 Sep 19 #509508 by mick8335

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Quick question; I am having issues agreeing on a way forward for my sons schooling. I have offered to speak to the headmaster with my ex. She has refused, she informs me that she has sole parental Responsibility and I have no right to insist on an interview.

I have never given any consent to this and I see my son every week; surely she is wrong?

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04 Sep 19 #509509 by rubytuesday

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Fathers have PR if he’s married to the mother at the time of the child’s birth. Or,if he marries the mother after the child’s birth, he has parental responsibility if he lives in Northern Ireland at the time of the marriage.

An unmarried father has parental responsibility if he’s named, or becomes named, on the child’s birth certificate (from 15 April 2002).

I'm assuming that you fit into either one of the first two categories? If so, you should be consulted on matters such as education, including enrollment of schools and issues at school.

Your ex is uncooperative, so why not make an appointment to speak with the headmaster on your own?

mick8335
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04 Sep 19 #509510 by mick8335

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Thank you I will make an appointment.

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