Dual Citizenship & Child Protection

[stealth2]

It's not a soap box, but when people post idiocy, they can be expected to be called on it.

 

[mls9876]

Again- facts

I have spoken with the Turkish Consulate. I need legal advice- any would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[SOOStressed Out]

Did you state in your custody order that your child not be removed from the US without written approval or court approval?

You can't just remove his name off the B/C. Only in circumstances such as child abandonment, etc. which requires a certain amount of time, etc. before that can happen.

I believe a judge would take his threats very seriously, and require supervised visitation based on his threats. A restraining order is helpful.

Again, do not put his contact information on any school records.

You can try all you can to make it more difficult for him to do what he is seeking, but ultimately, you just need to keep CYA and be on the lookout at all times.

Get a free consultation from an attorney, if you think you may need more info. I did when my son was abducted 3 years ago and I believed my ex and his g/f were going to take my son out of the country. It was terrifying to say the least. I began a nonprofit org for missing kids after that happened, and have just taken one day at a time in case something like that were to happen again. At this point, my ex knows I would gain so much national and international attention to the matter that he knows he can't get away with it again.

Don't be scared, be smart and keep educating your self on how to stay safe.

 

[mls9876]

Thank you

I am so sorry for what you went through- yes, this is very terrifying. Worst of all, a child cannot enjoy both her parents when something like this happens, which can be devastating. I have found out about so many women who have been through similar things- I thought something like this would never happen to me.
Thank you for your kind reply and your advice. I appreciate your concern very much.

 

[LdiJ]

You should check your facts before making such pronouncements, LDi. According to http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1753.html (and I would think that the State Dept would "know for sure"):

I will admit that the "rules" might have changed since my ex husband became a citizen of the US. I have not had occasion to study the issues very much since then. However, I WAS present when he was sworn in as a citizen of the the US...and I remember his "oath" very clearly....and I remember the "rules" very clearly. I also know that my ex-husband couldn't have registered our daughter as a citizen of his native country without my consent....but his native country wouldn't have allowed it anyway.

I also have dealt with immigration attorneys and issues since then as an employer, and as a private citizen, ...although admittedly not in the last 4-5 years. So obviously changes are possible.

My previous advice to this mother stands.....dad is threatening international abduction to a country whose laws are very different from the US. She not ony has the right...but the obligation to protect her child.....and I would give the SAME advice if she were the father rather than the mother.

 

[stealth2]

I will admit that the "rules" might have changed since my ex husband became a citizen of the US. I have not had occasion to study the issues very much since then. However, I WAS present when he was sworn in as a citizen of the the US...and I remember his "oath" very clearly....and I remember the "rules" very clearly. I also know that my ex-husband couldn't have registered our daughter as a citizen of his native country without my consent....but his native country wouldn't have allowed it anyway.

I also have dealt with immigration attorneys and issues since then as an employer, and as a private citizen, ...although admittedly not in the last 4-5 years. So obviously changes are possible.

Fair enough - but then don't state so categorically that you "know" something "for sure".

OP.... This may contain some useful information. http://travel.state.gov/Publications/int'lchildabduction.html