I want to take my child to the US

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September 1, 2026

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Dear Mrs Walker-Huntington,

I am getting married to a citizen of the United States of America and I do not want leave my child behind. There is a court order and I have primary care and control but it is joint custody overall. What would be the best step to take as the co-parent is against the child’s leaving? I am the sole parent doing everything and the other parent ‘pick and choose’ when they feel like being involved. The other parent does have visitation rights but sometimes doesn’t even do pick up.

Dear Concerned Parent:

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