Age of consent 18-21

[codythecolt 1]

Hey yall, got sort of a complicated situation..

My fiance is 18, just wanting to know a bit of info

So the situation is, both my fiance parents are deceased, she's in a family of 6, the eldest brother is in prison and he is or was the guardian, im not sure how guardianship works, as far as we know he's still the guardian, I dunno if prison would affect that. I think we can get a letter of intent from him and have it signed, im concerned because i've been reading around and I seen a few topics where CFO asked the beneficiarys parents to show up at CFO with her. Will he need to go with her to CFO since she's 18? Im sorta freaking out about this CFO thing.

I just sent the I-129f packet and I know its very early to be worrying about the CFO stage but hey... best be prepared early right? So what do you guys think we should do?

Like I said, I dunno how guardianship works there, is it possible to change guardianship to her aunt whom she lives with? is that a long process? what do we do? Please help

[Hank_ 9,174]

Its good you are giving this some thought early. Aunts or Uncles that could be used as "guardian" for CFO?

[codythecolt 1]

Its good you are giving this some thought early. Aunts or Uncles that could be used as "guardian" for CFO?

She does, what steps should we take? can we change guardianship?

[apple21 953]

Actually, there's really no "guardianship papers" in the Philippines. Usually, the grandparents or the uncles/aunts sort of automatically becomes the "guardian" when their grandkids/nephews/nieces become orphans.

Whoever is looking after and taking care of them is their guardian.

[Hank_ 9,174]

.. there ya are! Talk to an aunt & uncle about signing the consent forms... they are the guardians

[codythecolt 1]

Really? you guys serious??? No guardianship paper or anything like that? whew thank god! and we also have the parents death certificates to show CFO aswell if they are being nit picky. Well i'll just have her aunt to sign it.. and thats all we gotta do right? thanks abunch guys!

[Hank_ 9,174]

[actob99 156]

Really? you guys serious??? No guardianship paper or anything like that? whew thank god! and we also have the parents death certificates to show CFO aswell if they are being nit picky.

Well i'll just have her aunt to sign it.. and thats all we gotta do right? thanks abunch guys!

Thats all you need. Make sure to bring a copy of the signers(Aunt) I.D along as well. No need to have her present unless she is going to go on the trip to help her out. My wifes mother went along and she sat outside, disn't want anything to do with her.

[codythecolt 1]

Hmm one last thing, should we get the letter " I think the word is Notarized?"

[apple21 953]

yes.

[Artisan 138]

They may ask for proof of death for your fiance's parents. It's also important to understand this isn't a letter of intent that you are trying to get signed, it is actual permission. As in, if her 'guardian' doesn't want her to marry she can't at her age. The Embassy won't approve a K-1 for someone of her age without the legal requirements being fulfilled. Checking the case law the person she needs permission from would be the "father, mother, surviving parent or guardian, or persons having legal charge of them, in the order mentioned."

I'm not saying you won't get permission, but be prepared for the possibility for trouble. It's best to find out who is recognized as her guardians and play nice with them.