Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

traveling abroad

i am the custodial parent and I am planning to take my kids on vacation for a month abroad.do i need a consent from their father? what if he won`t sign.its not stated in our decree that i need to get a permission from him. I cant even locate him,he doesnt answer my messages, or pay child support. thanks for the answer.


Asked on 8/09/06, 8:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: traveling abroad

If your decree does not limit travel, or who has the right to apply for a passport, then you do not need permission. If your stay interferes with his times of possession, however, he will have a right to complain to the court.

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Answered on 8/09/06, 8:02 am


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