i need a passport for my child and i am not sure if i need his approval. can anyone help me?
2006-06-17 03:39:16 · 27 answers · asked by b.dudley2 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
of course he has parental responsibilities he made that child he should help you take care of it.
2006-06-17 03:42:13 · answer #1 · answered by carolinaz_most_wanted85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the passport issue, but the State Department's website says that both parents must consent. If both parents' names are on the birth certificate, I would assume that his consent will be required.
Here's a direct link to the web page which describes the requirements. Scroll down and look at #5, Present Parental Application Permission Documentation: http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html.
You could also call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 and just ask them.
2006-06-17 03:52:13 · answer #2 · answered by figment_usa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It only needs one parental signature, according to the passport office website.
Your partner should have parental responsibility for your child if he is the father. You have to think negatively - what would happen to your daughter if something happened to you?
See also my answer to your other question!
I know you are going through a difficult time so have an excellent holiday - but get your passport checked at a central post office. I think it costs and extra £5 but they will tell you if you have any details wrong on the form, or if the photo is not acceptable etc.
Have a nice time - you deserve it!
2006-06-17 04:13:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think he has any legal rights as he was not married to you when the child was born (may not be the case if you have since married)
there would be nothing to stop him from going to the courts and applying for the legal right to have a say in what happens
you can obviously also give him this right
why would he not allow your child to have a passport
2006-06-20 08:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by mumoftheyear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the eyes of the law he has NO parental responsibility for the child, because you wasnt married at the time of the child birth. As a police man, because i found out by asking one the same question.
2006-06-18 00:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by bevsthe1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes your partner does. to take a child out of the country requires the approval from the absent party to be sent in with the passport papers.
2006-06-17 03:45:58 · answer #6 · answered by David H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many states are different but even if he is not listed on the birth certificate and he knows this is his child, he can get an attorney to pursue his parental rights. All he would need is a blood test to prove he is the father.
2006-06-17 03:45:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although passport application forms ask for the details of both parents, the mother is generally the one who signs for it whether married or not. This is to prevent fathers from taking children out of the country without the mothers consent.
2006-06-17 03:52:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did not have to get approval for my son when getting a passport. My son is 9 now and had two passports without having to contact the absent father....
2006-06-21 02:44:05 · answer #9 · answered by Marti H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you guys still together? If you are communication is your best bet no matter what. If you are not together and the both of you went through the court system (ex. child support) then he has the right to know/have responsibility. On the other hand, if he is a dead beat dad....why do you even care?
2006-06-17 03:43:41 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the child has got the fathers name on the birth certificate i think maybe he might, but if not then unless he tries to take you to court that would take ages and i cant see why any court would stop you taking a child abroad on holiday. As its not as though your not coming back.
And also if he doesn't pay towards the child or helps with the child's upbringing then tell him to sod off.
Sophie
2006-06-17 04:05:05 · answer #11 · answered by sophie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋