To ask about SP taking children abroad

[Tinkerbec]

I have been split with my ex for three years in that time I have taken my DD to several countries in Europe and my ex has taken DD to USA several times.

However after reading a few threads and other bits of websites I am now worried that my ex will need a letter to take my Dd to Mexico.
So I called a family lawyer for some advice and she said unless someone claimed child abduction ( which we obviously would not) then a letter would not be needed. If we wanted one for peace of mind then it would be £75.
So I am confused. Has anyone been to Mexico as an sp.

Then I read this on the .gov website about traveling to Mexico
Although there is currently no specific requirement for authorisation by an absent parent, single parents who are not, or who appear not to be, the child’s parent (eg if they have a different family name) may be asked to show evidence of their relationship with the child and the reason why they are travelling with the child. This evidence could include a birth or adoption certificate, divorce or marriage certificates, or a Parental Responsibility Order

So do we need one or not as I have seen several opinions on here. Aghhh

I would trust a lawyer's advice over a bunch of random people on a forum.

Guess I am just worried. Maybe I could just write a letter anyway.

Theu would be able to phone me surely.

Has this actually happened to anyone?

Take her birth certificate, simple.

Does your ex have a different surname to your dd? If so then there's probably a slight chance that he might be questioned.

I wouldn't waste £75 on a letter from a lawyer. When I took dd's friend on holiday with us I found a letter template on the internet which I used. As she lives with her grandparents, I also had a photocopy of their guardianship order.

If your ex had a signed letter from you agreeing for him to take your dd abroad, plus photocopies of your passport and your dd's birth certificate to prove that you're her mum then I should think that would be more than enough to cover him.

We've never been asked for permission letters in other countries, only at UK passport control.

Ok thanks

We all have the same surname so that's one good thing.

If you have the same surname then there won't be any problems.