Today I finally received the fax for Madison to get her passport! Her father finally agreed to and notarized our parenting plan! I was so incredibly nervous that this wasn't going to happen, and finally feel like a huge weight has come off of my shoulders. Those of you who have been around for a while know how stressful and time consuming this is. Here are some tips for anyone looking to get their child a passport when the other parent ( parent listed on their birth certificate) isn't in the same state.
A) Pick up the form at your local post office. They have to actually process passports at that office.
B) It is one page and simple so fill out the top portion.
C) Send it certified and signature only to the other party
D) Have the other parent notarize and sign it and ensure they get it back to you in time.
Without this information you cannot take your child out of the country, even if you are newly married and have orders and even if there isn't a court ordered custody paper. The military cannot help you with getting it done. Its either convincing the other parent to do it or going thru a very large, and tedious court process to get an order.
Now all I have to do is make our appts to get them at Peterson. There is so much to do. Madison turns 4 on March 2nd and planning her princess extravaganza has been a task all in itself! lol.
So happy for you. It's always nice when stress is lifted.
ReplyDeleteAlso, bday parties for kids are like full time jobs. I am combining Aiden's party with hosting Easter this year. AGH!
You are one brave woman Miss Jamie! I love celebrate express. So many little themes...I went on a hunt for a Cinderella actor to come to her party but didn't find a lot of luck with that!
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