schedule. You may also want to try mediation to discuss the impact infrequency of contact is having on the relationship with your daughter. Good luck. Q. Hello. I have sole custody of our 12 year old son due to my ex wife's affairs throughout our marriage. Since she left the marital home, our son has hardly seen his mother - who incidentally only lives half mile away - I will not go into the excuses from her. Before Xmas 2011, I had to take out a restraining order on her, due to her violent and verbal behaviour. All has been quiet since. I have now managed to save up a small amount of money and want to take our son on a short holiday to Spain, but my ex-wife is holding our sons passport and birth certificate and is refusing to give them back. Our son has been on the telephone to her, pleading and crying, as he was so looking forward to the holiday, but she will not relent. I would be grateful for any advice, many thanks. A. Hi I am sorry to hear about this situation. If you have tried to communicate with her and she will not listen, perhaps try a firm but fair solicitors letter. If that does not work, you may apply to the court for a specific issues Order. If granted, this will be an order for her to give you the passport before the holiday. If your ex is objecting to the