My Ex Husband Forged My Signature On A Passport Application For Our Child And Is Planning To Leave The Country.
Location: Texas.
I have joint legal custody of my eight year old daugher. Our final decree strictly states neither parent can take her out of the country with out written notarized consent from the other parent. Last weekend she casually mentioned she had to smile for a picture at the post office to get her new travel book.
I called my ex immedately to figure out what was going on. He brushed it off and said he is just preparing for a summer trip to visit his relatives overseas. To get a passport for a minor under 16, both parents need to apply in person or one needs a specific consent form from the absent parent. I never signed anything.
I contacted the local acceptance facility today and they confirmed an application was processed with my supposed signature. He literally forged my name and somehow got a shady notary to stamp the official documents.
I am completely terrified he is going to take her and not come back. He has a lot of famlily in his home country and has made jokes before about ignoring American courts.
What are my exact legal options right now? Can I contact the State Department directly to freeze the passport process before the book gets mailed to his house? Do I report the forgery to the local police department first, or do I need to file an emergency motion with the family court judge? I need to stop this ASAP.
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