Found this in a group, what’s your take? How would you handle it?

[Pjmm]

I'm not sure why SD's mother outranks her father. Depending on the legal situation it could be that he can't really override her decision, but otherwise I don't get it.

When cruising you need a letter from the parent not going that says they give permission for the kid to go.

If mom refuses to sign off on it then they are a bit stuck.

I will have to ask my middle sister about this rule. She works for one of the cruise line companies.

My ex asked for one when he cruised with our children. I shrugged, and provided it. I'm not sure if he had to use it but according to the cruise line they wanted it.

[Anonymous 2]

I think that "letter thing" for a minor isn't just true for cruising. I think if you travel abroad, the same letter/documentation is often required.

SD is making it easy for SM and her dad. She doesn't want to go. Problem solved. Leave her with mom.

When cruising you need a letter from the parent not going that says they give permission for the kid to go.

If mom refuses to sign off on it then they are a bit stuck.

I will have to ask my middle sister about this rule. She works for one of the cruise line companies.

My ex asked for one when he cruised with our children. I shrugged, and provided it. I'm not sure if he had to use it but according to the cruise line they wanted it.

[Anonymous 9]

I think that "letter thing" for a minor isn't just true for cruising. I think if you travel abroad, the same letter/documentation is often required.

SD is making it easy for SM and her dad. She doesn't want to go. Problem solved. Leave her with mom.

I will have to ask my middle sister about this rule. She works for one of the cruise line companies.

My ex asked for one when he cruised with our children. I shrugged, and provided it. I'm not sure if he had to use it but according to the cruise line they wanted it.

This is not at all true. I traveled with my niece and children largely alone to Switzerland, France, and Germany and not once did anyone express any concern about another parent or my niece’s parents.

[Pjmm]

I think that "letter thing" for a minor isn't just true for cruising. I think if you travel abroad, the same letter/documentation is often required.

SD is making it easy for SM and her dad. She doesn't want to go. Problem solved. Leave her with mom.

I will have to ask my middle sister about this rule. She works for one of the cruise line companies.

My ex asked for one when he cruised with our children. I shrugged, and provided it. I'm not sure if he had to use it but according to the cruise line they wanted it.

Hey more money for me to spend!

[Anonymous 2]

It's not all countries and it may not be enforced but it is what I learned when I planned my trip to Europe with my minor child:

"Traveling with kids outside your home country? In general, each adult in your party will need a passport, and minor children will need either passports or original birth certificates.


Documentation requirements become more complicated when one parent or guardian is traveling alone with a minor. In general, besides your passport, you should bring written consent from the child’s biological parent(s) along with the child’s birth certificate. Many countries require that the consent document be witnessed and notarized. Several websites let you download or print free parental consent forms."


https://www.tripsavvy.com/documents-for ... rs-3266959



*I took the consent form with me. But I'll admit that I was never asked to present it.

I think that "letter thing" for a minor isn't just true for cruising. I think if you travel abroad, the same letter/documentation is often required.

SD is making it easy for SM and her dad. She doesn't want to go. Problem solved. Leave her with mom.

My ex asked for one when he cruised with our children. I shrugged, and provided it. I'm not sure if he had to use it but according to the cruise line they wanted it.

This is not at all true. I traveled with my niece and children largely alone to Switzerland, France, and Germany and not once did anyone express any concern about another parent or my niece’s parents.

[Anonymous 2]

Yep!

I think that "letter thing" for a minor isn't just true for cruising. I think if you travel abroad, the same letter/documentation is often required.

SD is making it easy for SM and her dad. She doesn't want to go. Problem solved. Leave her with mom.

My ex asked for one when he cruised with our children. I shrugged, and provided it. I'm not sure if he had to use it but according to the cruise line they wanted it.

Hey more money for me to spend!