What is the name of your state? Fl
I am trying to renew passports for my children. The laws here require that I get permission from the father. I was never married to the father of my children. He chose to have nothing to do with them from the time of their birth and it is now 7 years later. I have no idea where he lives. One of the exceptions to requiring his consent is if I can prove I have sole custody. I believe that Florida laws give automatic custody to the unwed mother if no legal document says otherwise. I have only one legal document stating that the children reside with me but mentions nothing on custody. And there has never been a custody hearing. So, does that mean I have sole custody? If so , is there a specific statute that I can refer to? What is the name of your state?
I am trying to renew passports for my children. The laws here require that I get permission from the father. I was never married to the father of my children. He chose to have nothing to do with them from the time of their birth and it is now 7 years later. I have no idea where he lives. One of the exceptions to requiring his consent is if I can prove I have sole custody. I believe that Florida laws give automatic custody to the unwed mother if no legal document says otherwise. I have only one legal document stating that the children reside with me but mentions nothing on custody. And there has never been a custody hearing. So, does that mean I have sole custody? If so , is there a specific statute that I can refer to? What is the name of your state?