I married my US husband last year and would like to join him in the USA with my children from previous marriage. I foresee a lot of problems with their father. They do not see him and at the moment do not wish to see him. I know it should be straight forward for me to move to the USA but what about my children. They are 15 and 12??
2007-01-11 08:01:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Your children will love USA..if they still want to see their dad they can go back for a holiday.
2007-01-13 21:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by fajita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is only recently that people started thinking about the "needs" and wants of the children when making life-changing decisions. In your grandmother's time she would have thought what was best for the family. Isn't a strong marriage and loving relationship better for the family than an absent father who does not care about them and whom the children do not want to see?
Child psychologist John Rosemond (www.rosemond.com) says that the parent focused family is better for the children and the family than our current child-focused family. Build a strong and loving marriage for the children to learn from and you will have happier children regardless of where the are in the world.
2007-01-11 16:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by jmp_omaha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All three of you must first get passports from your country.
Then you must all get USA visas to enter the USA.
You will not be given a visa for your children without a legal (as defined by the embassy) release from the children's father.
You will need verification of legal marriage, birth certificates of each child.
My best advise is ... Go to the US embassy with every piece of paper that supports your position ... they will tell you what you need and how much it will cost. Do what they say!
2007-01-11 16:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by Papucho 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the laws in your country. In the US, you can't take them out of the country and away from their father without his approval or court approval--even for a visit. The US has reciprocal agreements with many countries to return children when this happens. If you do this without court approval, you may very well lose custody of your children. The father usually has rights in a case like this. Think hard.
2007-01-11 16:04:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You have to discuss the possibility of your children moving with you. If they do not have any contact with their father, he will not come into the equation. I assume your new husband would be in favour of this. It will take time to settle. Moving is akin to bereavement. Hope everything works out for you and Good Luck.
2007-01-11 16:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends where you live......what country????
Every country has different Immigration laws, I believe you may have alot of difficulties bringing your children especially if their father does not allow it, the only way I believe is if your current husband legally adopts them, and of course this is time consuming, you should start by finding out your legal rights as far as your children in your country.
2007-01-11 16:11:01 · answer #6 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with a US embassy or consulate for any necessary requirements. The American authorities may be reluctant to let the kids in without a release from their father, so you will have to check on this.
2007-01-11 16:13:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it has to be done legally so that you don't' cause unforeseen problems to your new husband. Try to foresee what lies ahead so that you don't climb the moUNtain un prepared. Be careful and the out come will be better if done right.
2007-01-11 16:09:37 · answer #8 · answered by LittleDaisy. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your have to choose the better of two evils.... I would go to the US and let your children from the previous marrage build a relationship with your new partner.. thats what I would do... what else can you do apart from stay in the UK and we all know how crap that is...lol
2007-01-11 16:06:36 · answer #9 · answered by Spooky Mouse 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
where do you live? Don't leave your children behind, but don't seperate them from their children unless he is violent, abusive, or an alcholic. It is devastating to children if you leave them, cause they love you more than anything, but don't take them away from their father, cause that relationship is important too.
2007-01-11 16:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by ask lylah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋