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I live in Scotland and my ex and my 4 children were also born and lived in Scotland until around a year ago. My ex met a guy from Northern Ireland and she moved over there with my kids to be closer to him. Until the move I spent every day with my kids and we went everywhere together. I have been unable to get to see my kids very often due to the cost of getting to Ireland and accomodation etc but I do speak to them every other day on the phone and on skype. I cannot afford to take the kids on holiday but I want to bring them to my house in Scotland for 2 weeks and take them on day trips. My ex is fine with access but is refusing to let them come back to Scotland and in particular to my house as it will in her view be too upsetting for the kids as this was the family home. Does anyone know what are the law is regarding this as I really miss my kids and want to spend time with them? also does anyone know what my chances are of getting my kids back to stay with me full time without the co-operation of my ex?
Hi and welcome.
I would have a word with the Scottish Child Law Society http://www.sclc.org.uk - and see what they say about a contact order.
I'm afraid I don't think you'd have much chance of getting residence unless there were any residence issues as your children will have started to settle now.
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