It is not an issue of seeking approval, but making an arrangement and agreeing as to what is in the best interest of the child. Unless there is/was abuse, an agreement can be reached. Both parents have a legal duty to care/provide for the child.
Divorce & seperation
- Thread starter Hetvi Shah
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Nobody goes to a shelter willingly. No parent who is separated and who has legal custody of a child needs to seek approval of the other parent if they are staying at a shelter or other location. If they are a parent with custody they are able to make decision about what is best for the child when they are in their custody. Being in a shelter and caring for your child‘s well-being are two separate issues. You likely care so much about your child that you are seeking help in a shelter.
I mean, when you have children with someone, it's usually a good thing to discuss important things like their child's living arrangements. I know if I was separated from someone, I'd like to be sure my child has good/safe living conditions. You can't just go off and do whatever you want just because you're no longer a couple.
I see what you mean. But from what I understand from OP's post, she wants to leave India to come back to Canada for divorce proceedings, and is contemplating living in a shelter with her 3 year-old during that process. It's not like she's currently living with her ex and needs immediate shelter.
I was responding according to the OP's situation. It has nothing to do with those who are actually in need of shelter. Unless I misunderstood theOP, what you are saying and the OP's situation is quite different.