Interstate & International Matters
Using modern technology we assist many people who live interstate
or overseas.
We have experience in overseas child abduction and property matters.
If you fear that a child may be removed from Australia we can assist
you to obtain a passport watch. If a child has been removed from
Australia, or brought here, without your consent we can take action
under the Family Law Child Abduction Convention if they are living
in a Convention country.
Can my partner get a passport for our child without my permission?
In Australia, both parents must sign an application for a passport. If your child does not already have a passport and you are concerned that your partner may try to obtain a passport without your permission you should make a "Child Alert Request" to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A Child Alter Request is a warning to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that you wish to be notified if any application for a passport is made in your child's name. An Alert Request will remain valid for 12 months. The necessary forms can be completed online via www.passports.gov.au/Web/child_alert.aspx.
If your child already has a passport and you are concerned that your partner will remove the child from Australia please see above.
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