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Distorted_Penguin t1_ja5s4jf wrote

Reply to comment by smc62 in TIFU by texting my ex-wife by LaVieEnRoseLavelle

It wouldn’t be considered abduction until mom and kid were way beyond reach. What tsa agent is going to ask for proof from dad that the kid is allowed to travel internationally?

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smc62 t1_ja5wy9i wrote

I think you're right about TSA. It's not really their job to worry about that stuff is it?

Here's a blurb from the US Dept. of State web site: "Be aware the United States does not have exit controls or require two-parent consent for a minor to travel across international borders. Law enforcement may be unable to prevent an abduction without a valid court order clearly prohibiting the child’s travel outside of the United States."

And even more info: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/International-Parental-Child-Abduction/prevention/prevention-faqs.html

It looks like there are steps that a parent can take ahead of time to help prevent an abduction from taking place.

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