REALLY could use some expert advice on removing children and forms required, if any

[qwerty1974 11]

Ifadvait of no custody cases pending and also have the consent forms notarised. I'm kind of with you that its essentially a little bit pointless (being very after the fact) but its a flat fee of £70 for up to four items to be signed so I had might as well err on the side of caution. I've certainly read a couple of cases where simply a letter of sonsent is not deemed enough, perhaps because it could have been fraudulently produced, but to have it notarised somehow makes the onus far greater on you were it to transpire that any guile was being employed? In any case, I sure don't want any nasty surprises at the embassy where all other paperwork is in order but they send me of to get something more official ont he children. It won't cost me extra as its £70 even for one sheet....you pay for their time essentially, not per document. That was a relief to hear too!!

I'll have the affadavit*

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Ifadvait of no custody cases pending and also have the consent forms notarised. I'm kind of with you that its essentially a little bit pointless (being very after the fact) but its a flat fee of £70 for up to four items to be signed so I had might as well err on the side of caution. I've certainly read a couple of cases where simply a letter of sonsent is not deemed enough, perhaps because it could have been fraudulently produced, but to have it notarised somehow makes the onus far greater on you were it to transpire that any guile was being employed? In any case, I sure don't want any nasty surprises at the embassy where all other paperwork is in order but they send me of to get something more official ont he children. It won't cost me extra as its £70 even for one sheet....you pay for their time essentially, not per document. That was a relief to hear too!!

I'll have the affadavit*

Normally people do get a letter from the parent not immigrating just witnessed by a solicitor. That is standard. But what to do if his whereabouts is not known or he won't respond yea or nay? That was the case of Twinkies where the embassy

themselves provided a printed affidavit and witnessed the signing. All very easy.

So will you two with kids take the time to ask the officer who interviews you what exactly do they expect so you can help the next lot with the 2011 trend in London. Can it be a solicitor? Does it have to be a notary which is scare in the UK? What if the parent can't be found or can't be bothered going to a solicitor's office?

[qwerty1974 11]

Oh, absolutely! VJ has been/is being instrumental in my own actioning of this move, so I'lll certainly do everything I can to share the knowledge as and when I get it