Legal Advice Authority and Alimony

Questioner

For 4 years I have been taking care of my two children of 14 and 12 years old alone. I have not received any alimony for years and lbio cannot find ex-partner..left for unknown destination abroad. There has been no contact for 4 years and we have not been able to reach my ex. We have been divorced for 9 years. Last week I requested the authority register of both children. On the register I am only registered as a parent and my current partner (since 6 years) as a guardian. Does this also mean that I am only seen as a parent? That I can apply for a passport for my children and request a name change without permission from my ex? I look forward to hearing from you.

Lawyer

It is noteworthy that your ex is registered as a guardian. Who did that. The fact is that the biological father can also be granted custody if he requests it. For now, you can apply for a passport for your children. Only the legal representatives of a child may file a request for a name change for a child. These are the ones who have parental authority. The person whose surname the child will receive must also sign the request. Children aged 12 or older must also agree to the name change request themselves.

Questioner

Good morning, Thank you very much for your answer. However, my ex is not listed as guardian, but my current partner who has been caring for the children for 6 years. My ex is not registered at all on the authority register, only I am listed as parent. I would like to hear from you what the situation is regarding authority, asking permission from ex and name change. The children have not seen my ex for several years. There is also no contact with him. We only know that he left for abroad several years ago. The lbio informed me of this. I can't contact him for that reason either. Purely because I don't know where he is staying. I would like to hear from you. Thank you in advance. Yours sincerely.

Lawyer

see my advice earlier. Your ex (the father) has no authority, so you can arrange everything yourself.

Questioner

Thank you very much for your time. Very happy with your answer. Yours sincerely.