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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've spoken with three attorneys and they all said that since I have all parental rights that no documentation is needed. When I've asked about getting a court order to apply for the passport and for travel, they said it is unnecessary because I already have sole legal and physical custody per state law. They said I would be spending money and time for what could turn into a custody battle.

That is definitely not the direction I'm trying to go. I just want to be able to travel internationally with my child with no issues.

I'd appreciate hearing from other parents in a similar situation who have traveled internationally recently, thank you.[/quote]

Stepmother here and we always had a letter from my stepson’s mother when traveling internationally. We were never asked for it but we were traveling as me, my husband, and my stepson all with the same last name so we appeared differently than a solo parent. You will arise different scrutiny - maybe not to every country and maybe not on every trip but you won’t know which until it’s too late and you get stuck. Get some documentation. If you’ve talked to 3 attorneys why can’t one give you something? Or help you file to get what you need?  It’s not a crazy scenario; it’s to prevent very real (and often heartbreaking) scenarios. Think of it the other way - would you like your child’s sperm donor being able to take him to any country without your knowledge? Probably not.[/quote]

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