Travelling is something that can be used as a relaxant from work and school, but most importantly it can be used as a bonding experience with family. However, if parents are separated or divorced it creates some complications. Travelling with children of separation or divorce isn’t as simple as booking your flight and securing accommodations.
The family lawyers at Hummingbird Lawyers LLP weighed in on some of the complications that can arise, and how they can be avoided.
Parents who may be going through a separation or divorce have several things that they must consider before taking children anywhere. One thing that they need to consider is if their travel plans have any negative implications on the non-travelling parent. These implications can only get worse if there is no court order in place dealing with the issues of custody or access.
What needs to be arranged to travel?
First and foremost for a separated or divorced parent to be able to travel, they have to receive the consent of the non-travelling parent. They may also need to possess a court order. This court order is of dispensing with the requirement to obtain the non-travelling parent’s request.
There are a multitude of reasons as to why this can become incredibly problematic. Especially when the travelling parent does not have a court order, chooses to not exercise access and/or have any involvement in the lives of their children.
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