What are the legal proceedings in Indiana in availing a passport for my 6-year-old daughter whom I have custodial rights?
Full Question:
I reside in Indiana. I have the custody of my 6-year-old daughter. I would like to apply for a passport for her. What are the legal proceedings which I have to follow in availing a passport for her?
01/13/2017 |
Category: Minors |
State: Indiana |
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Answer:
“(a) If any party to a custody order applies for a passport for the child, the party who applies for the child's passport shall do the following not less than ten (10) days before applying for the child's passport:
(1) File a notice of the passport application with the clerk of the court that issued the custody order.
(2) Send a copy of the notice to the other party.
(b) The parties may jointly agree in writing to waive the requirements of subsection (a).”
(1) File a notice of the passport application with the clerk of the court that issued the custody order.
(2) Send a copy of the notice to the other party.
(b) The parties may jointly agree in writing to waive the requirements of subsection (a).”
In Indiana, if any party to a custody order applies for a passport for the child shall file a notice of the passport application with the clerk of the court that issued the custody order not less than ten (10) days before applying for the child's passport. The provisions in this regard has been provided in Burns Ind. Code Ann. § 31-14-13-11, that reads as follows:
“(a) If any party to a custody order applies for a passport for the child, the party who applies for the child's passport shall do the following not less than ten (10) days before applying for the child's passport:
(1) File a notice of the passport application with the clerk of the court that issued the custody order.
(2) Send a copy of the notice to the other party.
(b) The parties may jointly agree in writing to waive the requirements of subsection (a).”
(1) File a notice of the passport application with the clerk of the court that issued the custody order.
(2) Send a copy of the notice to the other party.
(b) The parties may jointly agree in writing to waive the requirements of subsection (a).”