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TheSaint
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I searched the forum labels and read the guidelines before choosing this sub forum. I apologise in advance if I choose incorrectly.
The problem I am looking for advice about is as follows :
I am in a long distance relationship with a lady who resides outside of the EU. We took all reasonable precautions however she is currently pregnant with my child.
We have a really good relationship and would have a couple more kids if our relationship lasts. She is very well off with her own apartment and a good career so money doesn't come into it. It is clear that whatever responsibilities I want as a father is up to me. I can walk away if I so wish and they would both be very well off with a high standard of living without any financial input from myself.
Now of course before someone lays into me with some trolling about my parental responsibilities let me be clear that I want to be the best dad I can possibly be and this post is all about being the best dad therefore walking away is not an option. I would wish for my children to be close to me and speak English as well as I do. I would wish for regular contact with the child.
My problem is I do not want to get married as a means of allowing my new family to live with me. I feel it is too soon in our relationship for marriage. Is it possible for my girlfriend to live in Ireland with me while we figure things out ?
Does a non EU citizen having my child who will be an Irish citizen give any rights in this respect ?
Also can I claim child benefit for the child since it will be born outside of the EU ? It would seem strange to be paying taxes for child benefit going to the rest of the EU yet have no rights to child benefit for my own child. This will be my first child therefore I have zero knowledge in dealing with the social welfare aspects of our government. Apart from free University fees. I have managed to live independently of any state supports up till now.
Can someone who is in a position of knowledge about any aspect of this type of situation offer me some compassionate advice ?
The problem I am looking for advice about is as follows :
I am in a long distance relationship with a lady who resides outside of the EU. We took all reasonable precautions however she is currently pregnant with my child.
We have a really good relationship and would have a couple more kids if our relationship lasts. She is very well off with her own apartment and a good career so money doesn't come into it. It is clear that whatever responsibilities I want as a father is up to me. I can walk away if I so wish and they would both be very well off with a high standard of living without any financial input from myself.
Now of course before someone lays into me with some trolling about my parental responsibilities let me be clear that I want to be the best dad I can possibly be and this post is all about being the best dad therefore walking away is not an option. I would wish for my children to be close to me and speak English as well as I do. I would wish for regular contact with the child.
My problem is I do not want to get married as a means of allowing my new family to live with me. I feel it is too soon in our relationship for marriage. Is it possible for my girlfriend to live in Ireland with me while we figure things out ?
Does a non EU citizen having my child who will be an Irish citizen give any rights in this respect ?
Also can I claim child benefit for the child since it will be born outside of the EU ? It would seem strange to be paying taxes for child benefit going to the rest of the EU yet have no rights to child benefit for my own child. This will be my first child therefore I have zero knowledge in dealing with the social welfare aspects of our government. Apart from free University fees. I have managed to live independently of any state supports up till now.
Can someone who is in a position of knowledge about any aspect of this type of situation offer me some compassionate advice ?