Thanks thunder, just spoke to her on the phone, she ellucidated her fears far better this time, they are all understandable. JUST HAVING A SMALL PROBLEM GETTING THE EX HUSBANDS CONSENT FOR DAUGHTER TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY.
Apparently as from today, Wales is not part of the European union........lucky Wales
Ah - that's a genuinely serious one indeed.
Yeah, if there's kids involved daddy - if he can be traced - has to give his consent for them leaving the country. I'd say that very often this will depend on mommy's capability of being manipulative towards him, but of course add the kind of relationship they have at that moment.
Some guys, also those who care zilch for their kids, and do include having paid zero maintenance for eons, simply will not grant their permission. Others simply want money or are jealous, and of course there's the real dad's who love their kids and are afraid to 'loose' them.
You've cut out some work there Trad. She probably will be best in determining what kind of guy he is, so work via her and find out. If he's unwilling to cooperate I'd offer regular visits (by contract) from the child to him, at least is he states he will miss the child. A face-t-face visit from you to him is maybe worth considering also, simply telling the guy what your intentions are. Personal contact just may convince him you'll be good to both, and as a last resort you could offer money for his signature then also. Starting a court-case is really not very likely to have some sort of useful outcome, and is going to take plenty of time as well as cost you dearly.
If he does not want to Trad - you've got a problem.
Wish you 2 the best of luck - ah, 3 of course :))
He pays maintenance for the child and see her every week, he is a good father, have told my girl I will go and see him.She says he is an intelligent man who will do what is best for the child, she thinks he will be ok. I know if it was me, I would find it hard to let my daughter go.....no question of me offering him money, I wouldn't do it and I guess he would be offended
Sounds like a normal Father then. Of course don't offer any money, although you indirectly will be doing same by having to offer at least a yearly trip from her to him.
I'd work around him saving on maintenance (zero?) whilst he then maybe contributes to her travel-cost. He may be concerned about her loosing her nationality and thus his legal claims and/or validity of agreements having been made. You could offer, I'd suggest by contract if required, to leave the choice of her nationality up to her (when she turns 18?), however I dunno about your local regulations - so find out.
Keep in mind that this father is worried about his child, and with it her future and, quite likely, her education as well. It's up to you (plural) to see to it that these aspects are 'planned' as well as social security aspects.
Bottom line is, if you can convince him you really will take care of the both of them (not only the child, your treatment of her will play a major role also) then his arguments become less.
Goodluck when seeing him.
Oh, re-reading your comment "I would find it hard to let my daughter go"
Convince him he's not, by means of planning a visit from her to him in the very near future. Dunno her age, but especially if she can fly alone I would arrage this with him before she leaves.
However, this thing I'd save for last when you see him. Either to be used as a final argument or as an incentive after having given his permission - after all, you are doing all a favour with such gesture.
She is 10, but you are quite right, I will offer to fly her home maybe 4 times a year, during school holidays. and I will tell him she can call him as often as she wants..I think he will let her come, if only for the educational and career prospects, and quite rightly, at 18 she can choose what she wants to do
Jep.
Sorry, Yip.
Sorry again, Ype... aah, you'll get the drift ;-))
A father, if alive and traceable, has to consent (in writing) that his child moves to another country hence can be a potential problem - especially those not having seen/visited/paid for/etc the child but simply will not allow for dubious reasons if any.
She has only been back in Moldova 12 hours, but already she has obtained seperate passport for child and obtained written consent from the father that her daughter can leave, what a woman!!!
One lady I met in Latvia negelcted to inform me that she had twin 7 year old sons, until our first date. This lady was quite attractive and had a very pleasant personality but she had recently been divorced and the father was certainly still a factor to consider. If I recall the details correctly she mentioned that the children were to spend two weeks with their father every three months. We are talking about four two week visits per year for 11 years. That is 44 round trip tickets for (at least) three people over that time period. That is a big deal - and that is if he consents to the children leaving the country at all.
lol@jet, I don't know his conditions yet, maybe as he has signed and had it verified by the notare, he doesn't have any, maybe he thinks I am reasonable and we will come to a mutual agreement, I don't know. I do know it must have been difficult for him and I am grateful
I just returned from Moldova few days ago. As I know the circumstances of getting the love home in the country I wish you luck and happyness with her and her daughter. Sure she is the right one for you.
By the way: if you would have entered Moldova one week earlier you would get your visa free of costs because of the local winefestival (9.+10. of October):-)