Authority of biological parent

Questioner

What can I expect if the father of our child were to be granted parental authority and decides to return to his country of origin? What are his rights then?

Lawyer

Your question is fairly general. If the answer below does not answer your question, please feel free to contact us. In the event of a father moving abroad, it is important that the child has the right to contact with his parents on the basis of article 1:377a BW. If you cannot reach an agreement, you can request the court to make a decision. In the case of joint authority, the court can make the decision that the court deems most desirable in the interest of the child (Article 1:253a BW). The judge can also establish a regulation on the basis of this article regarding the exercise of joint authority. For example, is contact during the holidays possible? With which parent does the child have his or her main residence, etc. The court will always keep the best interests of the child in mind. If the father decides to move himself and the child has his whole life here, then the judge will of course take that into account in any decisions to be made.