Do I still need my ex consent before I can bring my 2 kids to Canada?

[patricia1028]

Hi everyone, im hoping someone can help me with my question. Im a filipina with 2 kids from my previous relationship. I am married now to a Canadian citizen. We are working on our sponsorship for spousal visa at the moment. Do we need to fill up the DECLARATION FROM NON-ACCOMPANYING PARENT/GUARDIAN FOR MINORS IMMIGRATING TO CANADA form?Do I really need my ex consent before I can bring my kids with me to Canada?My kids are 9 and 8 yrs old. And iv been a solo parent since 2008.Our local municipal told me that i wont be needing his consent anymore, which I believed.But then again my husband and I got confused upon seeing this form. Pls help us, we need answers before we submit our application. THANK YOU

 

[Alurra71]

Yes, you will need to have your exes 'permission' to bring your children to Canada.

 

[wowsers]

If he will not give his consent you may be able to get a court order that you be permitted to take them to Canada; but try your ex first and if he refuses consult a lawyer.