No. As long as you stay in the country, no passport is required, regardless of age. ID is required, but only after the age of 18.
No only other counties
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yes
No there is no need for the child to go to Texas.
If the other parent will not consent to the passport and trip then the custodial parent could seek a court order allowing the same.
if a non custodial parent reuses to sign a passport the only option is court. A judge can decide if it is in the best interests of the child to leave the country.
Under Australian the non main carer can take a child out of the Country on Holidays. The child must have a passport. To obtain a passport, both parents need to sign the application form. If the other parent will not consent to the application for a passport then an application to the court must be made. If the child has a passport, then the holiday can be taken provided that it is in accordance with the Orders of the court, or by agreement with the other parent. If you are worried about the other parent taking the child out of the country without your agreement, then you can apply to the court for the child to be put on the airport watchlist.
Absolutely. A minor child cannot be taken legally from the U.S. without a valid passport. The custodial parent or guardian must, under oath, in person agree to allow the child to accompany the non custodial parent before a passport is issued. Likewise, depending upon the custodial order, the custodial parent may need the non custodial parent to present a sworn affidavit that he or she is allowing the minor to obtain a passport and travel outside of the U.S.
No, they are not.
Yes this applies to all kinds of traveling out of the country with a child.
Too bad for your child. They might be more receptive if your child asks.
my sister has full custody of her daughter, however, the father has visitation rights. He calims that as the non custodial parent there's a law that states that he should be the parent to keep her passport under his possession. Can you please confirm if that is accurate.
In California, there is no specific minimum age requirement to be a legal parent. However, individuals under 18 may need parental consent or a court order to establish certain parental rights.