My children aged 13 and 15, haven’t had contact with there father for about 4 years, He was very abusive our family court papers state the contact must be initiated by the children and they, both, for there own reasons have chosen not to allow him to participate in there lives.
I have solely paid for my daughter to travel to the USA in January, I have sent the passport forms to the father and he hasn’t responded, so my next step is local court. I will be representing my self. I’m sure I will be granted an order that will satisfy the passport office. What im afraid of is the father asking for the details of the trip. Because Jessica doesn’t wont to see her dad, him turning up at the airport will only upset her. She doesn’t need this right before going on her first trip over seas. My question is…is there a site or a person that can help me know my rights in this situation .
2006-07-21 01:02:49 · 4 answers · asked by hdy_j5 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The key fact, which you have not provided, is whether he has joint legal custody. I would guess he does not, and if he does, you can ask for that to change.
Unless the overseas trip is going to interefere with a visitation, he has a right to know her itinerary only if he has joint legal custody. You can ask the court to impound that information if you have to disclose it to the court, and you can ask the court to receive the information in writing or in chambers so you don't have to disclose it to him.
2006-07-21 01:21:56 · answer #1 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would direct this question to your local American Consulate to find out exactly what her and your rights are on this issue. This is a legal issue and too important to take a chance that someone on here may steer you wrong. Because you live in a different country, your rights may not prevail once she sets foot on American soil. As I understand it, the laws that govern your family in your own country do not apply here in the U.S., because when Americans travel overseas, we are not protected by U.S. law.
So, your best bet is to place a call to the consulate and ask them where you can find out more information. I'm sure they will direct you someplace else, but hopefully they can steer you more accurately.
Their website is: http://www.state.gov/
Good luck to you. Your daughter is too important not to do this.
2006-07-21 08:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you just put "father unknown" down on the form or something? I don't understand why the jerk needs to fill out passport forms.
This is international law, yes, you need to contact your home office of whatever nationality you are.
2006-07-21 08:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree about talking with the American Consulate. And you might also consider, once the passport is granted, changing the flight and/or the airport where she lands so that he won't know when or where she is coming in.
2006-07-21 08:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋