landv Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I was just thinking (and it's awful, but it has to be thought through), what would happen to my daughter if both myself and my OH would die? No family here, daughter is australian citizen at the moment (but applying for her British passport ASAP), would she be automatically returned to the UK to family? Or would the Aus authorities not allow her back and so would be put into care? I'm very uncomfortable with the thought of the latter and if that is the case, I'll have to make provisions now. Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That would be determined by your will I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Your family in the UK would need to go through the appropriate channels in Australia to take custody of your daughter, I couldn't see there wouldn't be much of a problem, unless of course they are not 'nice' people. :nah: My sister has nominated me as guardian to her children should something happen to her and her husband, she had it drawn up with a lawyer when they had their wills drawn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 That would be determined by your will I think. So what happens if there is no will? (in my case) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpodom Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 So what happens if there is no will? (in my case) no idea, but I'd hope common sense would prevail and they'd make arrangements with your NOK good idea to get wills sorted along with medical and financial power of attorney. boring and unpleasant but important Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landv Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Your family in the UK would need to go through the appropriate channels in Australia to take custody of your daughter, I couldn't see there wouldn't be much of a problem You see, this is what I'm worried about. We don't know for sure that there wouldn't much of a problem and it happens smoothly. I just can't see neither my parents nor my in-laws having to come out here and fight a custody battle, they would of course, but they're just not very "streetwise" IFYKWIM, they wouldn't have a clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tisme Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Get a will sorted, :wink: it'll take away the worry and the stress of the what if's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 You see, this is what I'm worried about. We don't know for sure that there wouldn't much of a problem and it happens smoothly. I just can't see neither my parents nor my in-laws having to come out here and fight a custody battle, they would of course, but they're just not very "streetwise" IFYKWIM, they wouldn't have a clue. As long as you have a will and identify who will have guardianship it won't be a problem. It will be even easier is you appoint a sensible person living in Australia as your executor. Provided you put the proper arrangements in place it will be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackboots Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I'ts something thats bothered me for a while , also who do you choose ? .. if like us , we left the UK as our daughter was a toddler and have family both sides , but closer rellies there. But my daughter is growing up Australian and is now closer to the Relations here. So do we put her on a plane and a total change of lifestyle if we are unfortunate to go before she is of an age . Also saying i would rather do that than any state care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 We talk about this very subject....my kids father lives in the uk and has nothing to do with them....I don't know what would happen....I think perhaps we should do a will as to where my kids should go...personally my father or my brother would be better than my ex! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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