charles.e.turner5

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I can't just cite the Philippine law which I found on the Philippine Supreme Courts website, because the regulations are written by Congress. That means it's mandated that we need that at least for the Command Sponsorship. I all ready tried asking for an exception and thats when I was shown the regulation, highlighted. Here's the regulation page 14, Chapter 13, Paragraph e.

Then why are we being told by one lawyer (hers) the ex has to be involved and mine who says that it's 1-2 years in the court process just to get a court order to prove she has custody even without the fathers involvement? I should explain this question a little bit. We tried to bring her to Germany, where I work and live because I'm in the US Army. The process for this is called a Command Sponsorship. But Army Regulation says we need a court order to prove custody. I don't understand why can't we just walk into a family court and just get this and walk out.

Well we don't plan on going back and we plan to adopt the kids with my name anyway. Just have to wait 2 years stateside so even if the dad is stubborn it'll be irrelevant even if he says no to adoption after 2 years in the US.

What about the odds of us winning a court fight if my wife manages to change her mind? My coworker had a similar situation, but he was able to use a US court, and win in 3 months. Had paperwork arranged in such a way that the father couldn't fight back.

No the children are not mine and she has never been married to anyone else but me. And yes the father is listed on the birth certificate.

My wife (Filipina) and I (American Citizen and Military) are trying to get a spousal visa because the original plans to use the military mechanisms didn't work. I've read that consent form and court orders are not asked by the embassy since they are familiar with the law when it comes to children (two in this case). But the thread I found for that is 3 years old. Is there anyone here that has dealt with this process recently or within 1 year that can help?