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Hi,pull up a sandbag. Recently married, wife 5 months pregnant and getting posted to Cyprus at the end of the year. The wife has a 2 year old daughter from her ex. Now he was fine with us taking her to cyprus with us, for about 18 months approx, as long as he got to see her whenever possible. Happy days. Unfortunatley he's changed his mind and now says he won't give permission for her to leave the country.
So, if he continues with this line, i imagine it will end in a court drama, what are my chances of winning ? I don't know.
Leaving the army is not an option. Getting a transfer or uk posting is a possible i imagine. But i need to get back to my battalion so i can push for promotion ( not in a selfish way, this will benifit my family ). I don't want to mess anyone around, especially not the kids, but i want my family with me.
Out of the thousands of people ex/serving in the forces, I'm hoping someone has been in the same situation and can give some advice please.
So, if he continues with this line, i imagine it will end in a court drama, what are my chances of winning ? I don't know.
Leaving the army is not an option. Getting a transfer or uk posting is a possible i imagine. But i need to get back to my battalion so i can push for promotion ( not in a selfish way, this will benifit my family ). I don't want to mess anyone around, especially not the kids, but i want my family with me.
Out of the thousands of people ex/serving in the forces, I'm hoping someone has been in the same situation and can give some advice please.
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The ex wasn't able to stop them but they had to take lo back to the UK for visits a few times a yr.
I think because its your job that helps. Its not like you're moving away for the sake of it.
I am currently in Cyprus, a similar thing.
Wife has a child from a previous relationship, though they were not married and she was born before the PR rights for unmarried fathers came into effect.
A lucky escape.
I would try your local CAB or even pick up the yellow pages and ring a solicitor. Usually 30mins is free and they will give you an idea.
Good luck, report back to us on how your getting on. Im sure there are many people in your shoes.
Regards,
Alias
Sorry not to be more positive.