Non-custodial parent - what documents should I bring to the interview?

[MyJourney 276]

Tirelessly preparing for the citizenship exam questions.
Can you guys please, advice me on what to bring?
Non-marriage green card filer.
I was divorced at the time of applying, then got married this summer. I have two kids from my previous marriage.
I don't want to trigger bitter spats with my ex-wife over the documents for kids. As a non-custodial father, what documents should I bring regarding my kids? Their birth certificates are with their mom, who is the custodial parent. I don't think she will give me those documents.
Any thoughts?

[AK_2014 113]

Hi, and good luck with your interview. Not sure what documents are needed regarding your children, but about the birth certificates -- are you listed as the father? If so, have you tried requesting certified copies directly from the issuing agency? It might be good to have them on hand in any case, and Google seems to indicate that non-custodial parents can get copies. Worth looking into.

[MyJourney 276]

Thank you for your input Ak_2014!
I am not sure why birth certificates would be needed because the divorce decree (they already have the certified copy) clearly lists all the information about children in question. Moreover, I will be bringing my child support payment documentations, I would not be paying child support if they are not my children. And the children already have US passports, they are US citizens, their immigration status is not a concern at all, i.e. they will not be seeking US citizenship as my children...

[AK_2014 113]

(Even if you don't need their birth certificates for your citizenship interview, it might not be a bad idea to look into getting them anyway, just so you have them on hand if this crazy game called "life" we all play should ever give you a situation when you need to have them.)

[MyJourney 276]

you are absolutely right!