Does a separated parent need consent to take their child out of the country?
June 25, 2021
Victoria Gordon
Legal Moment
Legal Moment on Dave Rocks
Transcript
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| Receptionist: | Cohen Highley |
| Announcer: | And now the Cohen Highley Legal Moment on Dave Rocks. |
| Announcer: | I’m with Victoria Gordon from Cohen Highley Lawyers. Does a separated parent need consent to take their child out of the country? |
| Victoria Gordon: | Even when the parent with all the decision making responsibility (previously called Custody) attempts to take a child out of the country, they may be required to prove that they have consent from the parent who has parenting time (previously called Access).
I recommend travelers carry with them a travel consent letter signed by the other parent. |
| Announcer: | What if the other parent won’t provide that letter? |
| Victoria Gordon: | Then you may need to go to court and ask for permission to travel. The other scenario would be if you have an existing agreement or court order. |
| Announcer: | Explain agreement or court order. |
| Victoria Gordon: | You can travel freely with your child if you have a parenting plan, separation agreement, or court order that says you do not need the other parent’s consent to travel with your child. It’s important to take a copy of the agreement or order with you when you travel. |
| Announcer: | Thanks Victoria. This has been the Cohen Highley Legal Moment. |
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