I'm taking my daughter to travel to Mexico. Do I need a permission slip from my ex-husband?

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yomero

There is a change in the process, but still the information is confusing:
From the Mexican Embassy in Canada:
CHILDREN TRAVELLING ALONE OR WITH ONLY ONE PARENT (Starting December 29, 2004)
When travelling alone or with only one parent, minors no longer need to present a parental consent form by both parents or by the parent that is not travelling.

However, in the case of shared custody, it is recommended that the parent travelling with the child obtain authorization from the other parent, although no proof will be required for travelling. .

From the embassy in Belize:
For minors, when both parents don't travel with them, must present --original and copy-- the notarized permit for the trip, and a photo ID of the parent that is not travelling that authorizes the trip of the minor. To process the visa it is required that at least one parent be present, with the original and photocopies of his identification

My Suggestion: Get it and get it Notarized. It will save you from problems.
Good luck!

Maureen F

What does your custody agreement say? If it doesn't address it, probably it's okay.

sara bellum

do you have joint custody? if so, yes. Make sure it's notarized also.

chattterus

Only if your husband has primary care of the child and you don't legally.

maigen_obx

It depends on your child custody agreement. I would think that you do need permission to take your child out of the country, since most agreements make you get permission to take the child out of state. Talk to your lawyer.

mlrios2003

Yes, and make sure it is notarized. If you get caught at border- say he reported you, he didn't want her to go, you would be in big doo doo.

nuclear_science

Only if it specifically says so in your divorce decree. The Mexican Government doesn't care, though. All you need to travel in and out of Mexico is proof of citizenship -- a passport will do, or both a birth certificate and drivers license will get you there. Once accross the border, you need to buy a visa if you will be staying more than a couple of days -- it costs like $40.

proud mom â™¥

Yes, you need written permission. Regardless if you have primary custody. My husbands girls were attempting to get on a plane to Mexico with their mother, they were 15 and 17. They still required his permission.
They were no able to get on the plane since we didn't know about this law. We quickly faxed it and they were able to get on the next plane.

Mesja

Depending on the terms of custody...if you have it you donÂ´t need it, if itÂ´s shared custody you do. At customs they know squad about your divorce but if your husband makes a fuzz out of it you can have a problem that can be easily solved.

If you are in good terms with him, let him know about your plans...if youÂ´re not you gotta tell him either way, so letÂ´s be practical: he wonÂ´t spoil your daughterÂ´s vacation...if the situation is still sensitive between the two of you do it through both your lawyers and you will all come to an arrangement.

Best of luck and Welcome to Mexico!

Virginia V

Depending upon the girls age get something legal signed.

TropicSon

If she is under 18...yes you need a letter. Get it notarized. I know some people here say the Mexican Government does not care but that is the law and your in no position to argue once you are there. Lean on the safe side and get the letter.

woht

Yes you need a notarized letter from the father authorizing the trip. Otherwise you may have problems with Mexican immigration authorities.

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