NOTICE ALERT IN LIGHT OF COVID-19
WHAT WE PROPOSE AND HOW WE CAN ASSIST
At Watson & Watson our clients come first. Please be assured of our continued dedicated services to all current and new clients.
As we have done in the past, we will continue to offer alternative conferencing methods ie video conferencing, skype or telephone conferences. Reviewing of all documentation provided to us prior to any initial conference will be all inclusive of our set fee. Do not hesitate to contact Shereen Da Gloria on (02) 9221 6011 should you have any concerns.
03/01/2017
When parents are separated issues can arise in relation to overseas travel. A child under the age of 18 must have a passport to travel overseas. An Australian Passport can only be issued to a child (a person under the age of 18 years) if both parents of that child (or other persons with parental responsibility) give their consent to the issue of Passport by signing the Passport Application.
Disputes often arise in relation to the issue of consent to issue a Passport particularly where one parent is concerned that the other parent may leave Australia and not return with the child.
If parents are cooperating the issue of a Passport can be done simply by both parents completing and signing the Passport Application and paying the fee.
If one party cannot or will not give their consent then there are two courses available:-
The Department of Foreign Affairs has the ability to issue a Passport where there are special circumstances for example:-
If an Application to the Federal Circuit Court of Australia is made then the Application will be made by:-
If you are if you are thinking of travelling abroad with your children and can forsee an issue with passports for your children, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Watson or Dennis Grant who can assist in resolving any passport issues you are faced with.