As a single mother, Do I need a consent letter to travel abroad with my child? If so, how do I get the consent letter?

In Nigeria
Last Updated: Mar 20, 2024

I am a single mother and my child is 4 years old. I was never married to the father of my child. He abandoned the child when the child was about a year old. I have been the only person taking responsibility for the child. Thus, since he abandoned the child, my child bears my surname. The child's document like the NIN and international passport carries my surname. So I learned that I may need a consent letter to travel if I intend to travel with my child, how best can I handle this issue?

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A.O AYENI & ASSOCIATES

A.O AYENI & ASSOCIATES

Mar 20, 2024
Best Answer

Yes. You need an order of court for sole custody. - you can contact us directly for more details and consultation

Nomos Legal Practice

Nomos Legal Practice

Mar 29, 2024

Hi, we will be glad to assist and to help you with your case, kindly call or chat on WhatsApp with me at: 0806-809-5282 or send email to: sksolicitors.ng@gmail.com and please visit our website at: www.sk-solicitorsng.com to read more about our legal services.

Thank you and best regards,

Kingsley Izimah, Esq.

SK Solicitors

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