Hi Kyle, me and XH are in the UK. He needed written permission from his XW1 to take his S out of the country. This was part of their D agreement (they are both originally from the US, so it was a real concern in their case.) I agree that, if this is a concern you need to see a L asap and understand options.
Most L's offer free half hour consults which can be really useful if you prepare ahead and use the time well. I think it's worth seeing 2/3 L's before you decide to instruct anyone.
Hope this helps and hope your concerns prove unfounded...
T 13 M 7 Me 48 H 46 SS 15 BD 7.14 PA D final 5.16 (H filed)
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