Son's Father and Wife taking son abroad

[000Laura000]

Are there any reasons why my son's Father (and his wife and lots of his family) will have a problem taking my son abroad?

I am very happy about this as I will get some time off!

But, had a feeling I'd read that he (son's Father) needs a letter of consent or something from me?

Father's name is on the birth certificate. We've never been to Court about anything and there are no disputes or custody issues.

Does anyone know about this???

Many thanks...

No idea and wouldn't like to guess, but bump for you.

presumably ds has father's surname? and presuming he has his own passport and he is going to be gone less than a month i don't think it will be problem at all. if he wants to be on the safe side he could always take the birth certificate with him. Where will they be taking him? if its in europe there really shouldnt be a problem, however, not sure about countries outside europe. my ds's grandparents take him abroad a couple of times a year and there has never been any problems (ds is 6)

You must give a letter if he is taking them to certain countries such as the US or Canada and some others, so to be on the safe side do it for all trips.