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[Cristy 4]

Well it seems I may have been given misinformation from Vancouver.

While filling out my kids passport apps I was confused about the custody part so I called the number they listed.

What I am now told is that if custody papers state one parent has custody and does not mention access to the other parent no permission is needed from the other parent. However, if access is mentioned the other parent does need to give permission.

This makes me so angry!! Now I have to hire a lawyer to get that removed from my court order. I have not seen or heard from this man in over 10 yrs so I have no clue how I would even find him or if he would sign anything.

So who knows how long this is going to take! I would have taken care of this months ago if I knew.

[Yodrak 7]

Cristy,

The lawyer will probably have a good idea about how long this is going to take.

You provide a good example of why a consultation with an appropriate attorney is a good idea when first considering getting involved in a legal process.

Yodrak

Well it seems I may have been given misinformation from Vancouver.

While filling out my kids passport apps I was confused about the custody part so I called the number they listed.

What I am now told is that if custody papers state one parent has custody and does not mention access to the other parent no permission is needed from the other parent. However, if access is mentioned the other parent does need to give permission.

This makes me so angry!! Now I have to hire a lawyer to get that removed from my court order. I have not seen or heard from this man in over 10 yrs so I have no clue how I would even find him or if he would sign anything.

So who knows how long this is going to take! I would have taken care of this months ago if I knew.

[Dixie_Peach 1]

Cristy,

I know and understand how heart-breaking that news is... and I am sorry that someone did not lead you in the right direction sooner...

I have learned not to take what someone says as a definite... to always do more research...

even though I will not be the one leaving my country to be with my husband... I did want an attorney for specific needs...

I am praying for you... please do not give up hope... Inshallah, your day will soon come!

Blessings,

Lynne

Cristy,

The lawyer will probably have a good idea about how long this is going to take.

You provide a good example of why a consultation with an appropriate attorney is a good idea when first considering getting involved in a legal process.

Yodrak

Well it seems I may have been given misinformation from Vancouver.

While filling out my kids passport apps I was confused about the custody part so I called the number they listed.

What I am now told is that if custody papers state one parent has custody and does not mention access to the other parent no permission is needed from the other parent. However, if access is mentioned the other parent does need to give permission.

This makes me so angry!! Now I have to hire a lawyer to get that removed from my court order. I have not seen or heard from this man in over 10 yrs so I have no clue how I would even find him or if he would sign anything.

So who knows how long this is going to take! I would have taken care of this months ago if I knew.

[raphael7546 0]

Make sure when you do track the father down that you have him sign a legal document with the courts. I made the mistake of trusting my ex who had just written on a piece of paper that he would give permission, only to have him re-cinde that 2 weeks before my interview. I had to leave my daughter behind.

I do now however have it in legal binding contract that she will move in 2 yrs tho.

[raymaga 25]

My daughter applied for and received a Canadian passport without my permission, and her Dad and I have joint custody. She was 17 at the time. Her Dad helped her apply for the passport, and I wasn't even aware that my permission would be necessary. I had no problem with her getting a passport, I was just unaware of that rule.