Single parent question

[princess jackson]

Im wondering do I need letter from kids dad to enter Orlando.

Has anyone else traveled with no problems.

Only reason I ask is I have read something on esta site, which has got me worrying

 

[madmumof2]

Not if you're not planning on moving there! lol

I went on my own with my two children in 2009 who have different surnames to me. No letter was needed and no one batted an eyelid or asked any questions about them having different names.

 

[princess jackson]

Don't give me ideas

Thanks

 

[tennisfan]

It might be worthwhile having one though. We took my niece to Disneyland Paris last year, we got my sister to write a letter explaining that I was her aunt etc. Its a good job as we were questioned by UK immigration when we were coming back, once we explained & showed the letter they were ok with it

 

[princess jackson]

Thanks, I asknhim to write a letter, do u think I will have to have it notarised

 

[tennisfan]

My sister's wasn't, it was hand written & she put her phone number on in case they wanted to prove she wrote it

 

[wilma-bride]

Two of my children have got a different name to me and we have never had any problems.

 

[lin85prest]

We take our foster girls, we always have a letter but never needed it to get into US, only once at Gatwick when we were coming into the country we had to produce it.

 

[2Tiggies]

Thanks, I asknhim to write a letter, do u think I will have to have it notarised

The first time we went I took a letter and had it notarised. They did ask if I had one and when I went for the bag to take it out, the man at the security desk waved his hands and said don't worry

After that I just had a copy of my divorce decree notarised and take that with me as it states that I have sole custody. I have never been asked to produce it. According to the CPB they advise that you have some form of permission but also say that it is not required, or something to that effect. I think it is different if you are not the parent and are taking chidlren of friends or relatives.

 

[princess jackson]

Thanks everyone, I will use the letter method. And hope it's not required. I should be ok all have same surname xx

 

[madmumof2]

I would have kicked off and made a scene if I'd have been asked, my ex has no say where I take my children. I think they'd wave me through to shut me up! lol

 

[princess jackson]

Totally agree with you. I'm paying to take my kids away. Luckly enough I get on with ex, so he won't object to the letter

 

[madmumof2]

Aah see I don't. Mine would stop my children going away to spite me and probably try to stop me taking them, even though he has no role in their life, so I find it best not to tell him anything, he wouldn't notice anyway! lol

 

[princess jackson]

Sorry to hear that.

 

[2Tiggies]

I would have kicked off and made a scene if I'd have been asked, my ex has no say where I take my children. I think they'd wave me through to shut me up! lol

Totally agree with you. I'm paying to take my kids away. Luckly enough I get on with ex, so he won't object to the letter

The thing is, the security staff don't know that and people do horrendous things to spite their ex's, using the kids as pawns. I would make a much bigger scene if someone tried to smuggle my child out of the country and nobody stopped them. I would prefer to be asked for a letter.

If you do have a disagreeable ex who won't oblige with a letter, any formal agreement or court order stating your child/ren reside with you, this can be copied and notarised.

 

[madmumof2]

I still don't think they can stop you though can they?

I haven't got a court order as my ex just decided to not bother. I won't be going to court to antagonise him as it's much better he just doesn't exist to us so won't have a letter, just proof I'm their mother

 

[princess jackson]

The thing is, the security staff don't know that and people do horrendous things to spite their ex's, using the kids as pawns. I would make a much bigger scene if someone tried to smuggle my child out of the country and nobody stopped them. I would prefer to be asked for a letter.

If you do have a disagreeable ex who won't oblige with a letter, any formal agreement or court order stating your child/ren reside with you, this can be copied and notarised.

Yeah fully understand that no one knows the in's and outs of every situation.

And think having a letter to cover is a good idea

 

[2Tiggies]

Yeah fully understand that no one knows the in's and outs of every situation.

And think having a letter to cover is a good idea

Honestly, you are not even likely to be asked for it. I never have (aside from the first time but they didn't even want to see it )

It is just for your peace of mind anyway.

 

[irisheyes123]

Since 2000 I have been bringing children that are not mine my sister sister's friend My young brother in law, nephew's nephew's friend and my friend's 2 children I have not been asked for anything the youngest I took was under 2 I did bring a letter of consent but was never asked for it . My guess is that you will have no problem at all

 

[MrsSparrow..]

I'm 18 now, but in the past 7 years, I've gone to Florida with my brother, Mum and her boyfriend (now husband) and his daughter, with no letter from my Dad. And Vice Versa when I have been with my Dad. For years we travelled with 3 different surnames, we just explain the situation. It's not like these types of families are unusual.

I think a letter is unnecessary, I don't see why they would ask