Residency Order

[keenanthomps]

Hi I have a residency order for my grandson he needs to renew his passport but I was told I can not sign for him because I dont have parental responsibility I thought I had responsibility. his mam has had no contact for two years ,
Would love some advice please
Thanks

[ummmm]

You can apply for it.

https://www.gov.uk/parental-rights-responsibilities/apply-for-parental-responsibility

[ummmm]

I assume you get child benefit for him?

[keenanthomps]

Hi about my residency order i do receive all child bennifits also child tax credits he was placed with me by social services 4yrs ago

[keenanthomps]

Hi, when i received the court order the judge told me I was now a parent as well as the grandmother will I have to apply again to court for permission to get a passport . Thanks for advice

[ummmm]

If they haven't given it to you automatically then you'll have to apply for it.

Who told you you couldn't sign?

[keenanthomps]

Thanks for your replys. I rang passport office just to check some details told them I had a residency order he told me to send it with a letter telling them of the changes , so I thought fine i got a bit stuck with mothers details so rang them again spoke to someone a different person she told me I couldn't sign form so now dont know who is right .to get the answer from a solicitor will cost £120 just to see them. Any one else had a problem like ? Thanks .

[ummmm]

Your best bet might be to do it through the post office. They charge about £8 but they'll know exactly what forms etc you'll need to produce.

[Buenchico]

Quote:
"The granting of a residence order to someone automatically gives him or her parental responsibility for the child if they do not already have it. Parental Responsibility obtained as a result of a Residence Order will continue until the order ceases".

Source:
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/families/caring-for-children/residence-order.htm

[Buenchico]

You need to refer the Passport Office to Section 12(2) of the Children Act 1989:
"Where the court makes a residence order in favour of any person who is not the parent or guardian of the child concerned that person shall have parental responsibility for the child while the residence order remains in force".

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/section/12