What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? I live in Texas. I just found out yesterday that my granddaughter might be going to Columbia. My son is in prison and will be getting out in September '09. I just found out yesterday that his ex-girlfriend (his baby's mom) is going to court next week and her lawyer will be asking for time served. I have not seen Bibi (ex-girlfriend) since December '07. Bibi's mom has had Chloe (grandchild) and ever since the middle of last year I was able to get Chloe every other weekend. Bibi's mom told me yesterday that Bibi wants to go to Columbia to see her dad and wants to take Chloe with her but that in order to get a passport for Chloe they needed something from Thomas to approve. Bibi's mom was going to talk to Bibi's lawyer to see what they can do to get Chloe a passport. We didn't know where Bibi was until yesterday, we were assuming that Bibi just gave up her rights to her mother, to be with her friends. Thomas was wanting to get custody of Chloe when he comes home. I'm sure Thomas does not want Chloe to go out of the country. What are his rights as her father?