Helenandcharlie

I asked for advise not a personal attack on my life. As I said I am not doing anything to stop my children having a relationship with their father. If they want contact they can. I am not thinking if moving to run away, I’ve done my research and know the pros and cons.

Hi I was wondering what is involved in the medical assessment? I suffer with fibromyalgia, I don't have any prescribed medication nor do I have any specialist treatment. I manage this condition myself using over the counter pain relief. Does anyone know if this would prevent me from passing the medical? I understand from research that it is a one fail all fail system. Also, my partners daughter probably won't be coming with us but I read that she would still need to undergo a medical - is that correct? Thanks for any advised Helen

I have a solicitor who knows about this area but not sure how expert he is. I would foot the bill for any flights as I would be flying with them anyway so wouldn't expect anyone else too. Also, I wouldn't expect any maintenance or money towards activities etc from their dad as it is my choice. I just want to be as prepared as possible in case and know what I need to have in place.

My solicitor does have proof, as does the local family court and it's noted with womens aid etc regarding the abuse. He has said he won't let me take the girls and even tried to obtain a court order to prevent me from taking the children out of the country (a judge didn't even entertain it and told him to stop being controlling) so I know he won't sign for us to go. He does know that I am prepared to go to court on it. We have looked into visas and think the 189 is the best one for us. My partner is an electrician by trade so his trade is on the current list and he has looked into the skills test. We are aiming for the next 2-3 years to move over but just want to do as much research as we can and do everything right.

Hi all I am new to the forum and have searched posts but they are all several years old so thought I would ask on here (hopefully it's the right place). Me & my partner want to emigrate to Queensland in the next few years. We both have children from previous relationships. I understand I would need the permission off my girls father to remove them from the UK which I know he won't give me. We were in court recently over access (nothing changed from what we already did and I hadn't stopped his access either) and he was proven in court to be a liar and was told to start putting his children first. The court proceedings were nothing more than to stress out me & the children and for him to have control. He is recorded as being emotionally abusive towards me and the girls and also financially abusive. However, he does have regular contact with the children and pays maintenance. We have visited Australia last year which has just spurred us on even more to want to make the move. I know it won't be easy and the grass isn't always greener and it will be really tough but that's not putting us off. Mine & my youngest daughters health could also be greatly improved by a warmer climate. What I am wondering is, has anyone been to court recently over this and can offer me any advise? I am not trying to stop the girls having a relationship with their father, I wouldn't do that. I will be putting in any application that there will be a minimum of 2 facetime/Skype calls a week, school events will be recorded and sent through, copies of all school reports etc will be sent, I will be back in the UK for at least 2 weeks every year and their dad is welcome to come to Australia to see us or meet us somewhere half way if that's not an option (I will even pay if I have to). I have already researched schools, houses, areas, extra curricular clubs etc. Is there anything else I need to do? Thank you in advance!

Hi all I am new to the forum and have searched posts but they are all several years old so thought I would ask on here (hopefully it's the right place). Me & my partner want to emigrate to Queensland in the next few years. We both have children from previous relationships. I understand I would need the permission off my girls father to remove them from the UK which I know he won't give me. We were in court recently over access (nothing changed from what we already did and I hadn't stopped his access either) and he was proven in court to be a liar and was told to start putting his children first. The court proceedings were nothing more than to stress out me & the children and for him to have control. He is recorded as being emotionally abusive towards me and the girls and also financially abusive. However, he does have regular contact with the children and pays maintenance. We have visited Australia last year which has just spurred us on even more to want to make the move. I know it won't be easy and the grass isn't always greener and it will be really tough but that's not putting us off. Mine & my youngest daughters health could also be greatly improved by a warmer climate. What I am wondering is, has anyone been to court recently over this and can offer me any advise? I am not trying to stop the girls having a relationship with their father, I wouldn't do that. I will be putting in any application that there will be a minimum of 2 facetime/Skype calls a week, school events will be recorded and sent through, copies of all school reports etc will be sent, I will be back in the UK for at least 2 weeks every year and their dad is welcome to come to Australia to see us or meet us somewhere half way if that's not an option (I will even pay if I have to). I have already researched schools, houses, areas, extra curricular clubs etc. Is there anything else I need to do? Thank you in advance!