Another morbid thread
Aug 30th 2008, 3:30 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
If you are still in the U.K., have you got his permission to move them to the U.S. or a court order? (or does he have no parental responsibility?)
Once in the U.S. you could investigate the adoption process in your state. Depending on the children's ages, their own views may carry weight.
Once in the U.S. you could investigate the adoption process in your state. Depending on the children's ages, their own views may carry weight.
Sep 2nd 2008, 9:23 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
Hubby and I have it written in our wills that if we were both to die that our (US born) girls would go to his sister in Ohio, if she is unable to care for them they are to go to my aunt in england if that does not work out they will go to my sister also in England.
We talked to all parties concerned and have their agreement so hopfully if the worst comes to the worst all of our bases are covered.
We talked to all parties concerned and have their agreement so hopfully if the worst comes to the worst all of our bases are covered.
Sep 2nd 2008, 9:27 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
What do others do?
Sep 3rd 2008, 7:49 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
We're just waiting for our interview at the embassy now, but yes, we have the Court order to leave the juresdiction, which was actually gained in the end by consent. I think we will take some time out once we get settled and then start to look into the process for sure
Sep 3rd 2008, 5:56 pm
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Re: Another morbid thread
There is no automatic right that they can go there. Since if they were born after 31 Dec 1982 outside the UK, they have no right of abode in the UK, even if both parents are British. Since then, you no longer "inherit" citizenship from your parents. There are some exceptions, like being born on a British military base overseas, but then they would not be considered "US Born") They would have to apply to immigrate just like any other Americans wanting to live in the UK. Just because you will it doesn't mean it will happen.
Sep 3rd 2008, 6:02 pm
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Re: Another morbid thread
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British...hip_by_descent
From 1983
A child born outside the UK on or after 1 January 1983 will automatically acquire British citizenship by descent if either parent is a British citizen otherwise than by descent at the time of the birth.
Only one parent needs to be British otherwise than by descent - either the father or the mother.
I am a british citizen other than by decent and both my girls were born after 1983!
From 1983
A child born outside the UK on or after 1 January 1983 will automatically acquire British citizenship by descent if either parent is a British citizen otherwise than by descent at the time of the birth.
Only one parent needs to be British otherwise than by descent - either the father or the mother.
I am a british citizen other than by decent and both my girls were born after 1983!
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Sep 4th 2008, 4:53 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
There is no automatic right that they can go there. Since if they were born after 31 Dec 1982 outside the UK, they have no right of abode in the UK, even if both parents are British. Since then, you no longer "inherit" citizenship from your parents. There are some exceptions, like being born on a British military base overseas, but then they would not be considered "US Born") They would have to apply to immigrate just like any other Americans wanting to live in the UK. Just because you will it doesn't mean it will happen.
My kids were born after 82 both Dh and I are UK/US citizens (born in UK) and they were issued consular birth certificates and passports no problem.
The youngest was adopted and we had to apply for citizenship for her only, it's done she now has both and both passports too.
Sep 4th 2008, 6:51 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
What?
My kids were born after 82 both Dh and I are UK/US citizens (born in UK) and they were issued consular birth certificates and passports no problem.
The youngest was adopted and we had to apply for citizenship for her only, it's done she now has both and both passports too.
My kids were born after 82 both Dh and I are UK/US citizens (born in UK) and they were issued consular birth certificates and passports no problem.
The youngest was adopted and we had to apply for citizenship for her only, it's done she now has both and both passports too.
Sep 5th 2008, 2:00 pm
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Re: Another morbid thread
I don't know where you get this information from but it is (completely) wrong.
Sep 17th 2008, 10:05 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
OK this spurred me into action, I spoke to an attorney who quoted $1800.00 to set up a trust for us (family of 4). Does that sound about right?
Sep 17th 2008, 10:25 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
I'm gonna have my husband made into a big honking diamond. Well 2 actually...he will be set in two rings...one for my daughter the other for me. I haven't told him of my plans but I think it would be very selfish of him not to accept my wishes. In any case I shall go ahead with my plans no matter what he says.
Sep 17th 2008, 10:34 am
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Sep 18th 2008, 6:54 am
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Re: Another morbid thread
