Hii!!
It seems the legal cost to get full custody is way too expensive here and I recalled a few of you saying that we may need to get a permission letter from the ex partner to allow children to migrate.
I wonder if the below is sufficient for NVC?
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
(For Use in the Republic of Singapore and the United States of America)
I, [Ex-Husband's Full Name], holder of NRIC/Passport No. [XXXXXXXXX], of legal age, a citizen of [Country], and residing at [Full Address], do solemnly and voluntarily make this affidavit and declare as follows:
1. Acknowledgment of Joint Custody
1.1. I acknowledge that under the Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122) and the Women’s Charter (Cap. 353) of the Republic of Singapore, joint custody of my minor child, [Child’s Full Name] (born on [Child’s Date of Birth], holder of Birth Certificate No. [XXXXXXXXX]), was granted to both myself and my ex-wife, [Your Full Name], pursuant to the custody order issued by the Family Justice Courts on [Court Order Date].
1.2. I further acknowledge the provisions of Section 126(3) of the Women’s Charter, which requires the written consent of both parents or the court's approval for the relocation of a minor child outside Singapore.
1.3. In compliance with Section 126(3) of the Women’s Charter, I provide my unequivocal and irrevocable written consent for my ex-wife, [Your Full Name], to permanently relocate with our child to the United States of America.
2. Consent for Relocation and Travel
2.1. I expressly and irrevocably consent to my ex-wife relocating our child, [Child’s Full Name], permanently to the United States of America.
2.2. I further authorize her to:
Make all necessary travel and immigration arrangements for our child, including securing a visa, permanent residency, or citizenship in the United States.
Travel internationally with our child for any duration without requiring my further consent.
3. Authorization for Passport, Visa, and Immigration Applications
3.1. I grant my irrevocable consent for [Your Full Name] to apply for and obtain:
A U.S. passport and visa for our child, as well as any other necessary travel documents.
Renewal or replacement of our child’s Singaporean passport or any other relevant documents.
3.2. I confirm that my signature or presence shall no longer be required for any future applications relating to my child’s travel or relocation.
4. Delegation of Decision-Making Authority
4.1. While I retain my legal status as a joint custodian under the Guardianship of Infants Act, I voluntarily delegate full parental decision-making authority concerning our child to [Your Full Name].
4.2. This delegation includes, but is not limited to, decisions related to:
Education, schooling, and extracurricular activities.
Healthcare and medical treatment.
Residency, travel, and immigration matters.
4.3. I agree that [Your Full Name] shall act as the sole decision-maker in the best interests of our child without requiring my further consent.
5. Waiver of Custody Rights
5.1. I voluntarily waive my right to exercise joint custody in relation to the child, as previously conferred under the custody order issued on [Court Order Date]. 5.2. I agree that [Your Full Name] shall assume full care, control, and decision-making responsibilities for our child.