Do both parents have to agree on a school?

Just like other important decisions about children the selection of a school (at any age) is a matter that needs to be agreed by both parents. This is regardless of who the child lives with or whether and how long the child spends time with each parent.

Who is the non resident parent of the child?

If the child stays with both parents, the non-resident parent is the one who spends fewer nights with the children. If the children spend an equal number of nights with each parent, normally the non-resident parent is the one who is not getting child benefit for the children.

How many non resident fathers are there in the UK?

Using data from Understanding Society Wave 1, a nationally representative survey of over 30,000 households in the UK, we found 1,070 men self-identifying as having a non-resident child under 16 years old ( https://www.understandingsociety.ac.uk ). We estimate a prevalence of 5 per cent of British men having a non-resident dependent child.

Can a non resident parent pay child maintenance?

Additionally, the non-resident parent could be required to pay child maintenance if eligible. Maintenance arrangements can be made privately between both parents following a divorce by way of a family based arrangement form.

Do You Lose Your Rights as a non resident parent?

In essence, a parent who later becomes the non-resident parent does not lose any rights over their child except the right for the child to reside with them every day.

Can a non resident parent stop a school change?

She is the non resident parent and he is the resident parent, as such she doesn’t have to give consent to a school change, but she CAN apply to Court to try and stop a school change. I’ve had this exact same situation myself and been through Court reading it.

Can a non resident parent see their child?

The parent with whom the child does not reside is referred to as the non-resident parent and as such, a non-resident parent will only be able to see their child/ren in accordance with the child arrangement order in place.

Can a non resident parent take their child abroad?

A non-resident parent has the right to seek legal remedies in cases where a resident parent takes their child abroad without the non-resident parent’s consent or consent from the Family Court and in cases where their child is not returned within the agreed time, as this is considered to be child abduction.

Can a child go to school if you are not the parent?

If you can prove to the school that the child has been living with you, that you have been providing for the child’s needs, and that you do not have the child in your household simply to allow the child to attend school in your district, the school should not require legal proof of custody.