Taking Kids for Vacation Out of the States

That you moved back can change things. Just to make sure you are doing everything right I would go back to court and spell things out.

Before you do anything though, talk to their dad. My ex is a bit of a tool but the courts wouldn't entertain any requests until I made the effort to talk to him.

What I know about big moves is this, had I needed to move out of state when we divorced the court would have given me primary custody. If I wanted to move somewhere else I would have been required to petition the court again, you did not do that when you moved back.

I am only saying this because when it comes to potentially being accused of kidnapping it is just worth it to have the courts blessing.
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R., you could do it yourself but it is better to have an attorney dot the i s for you. Most good attorneys have a flat fee for something this simple but then you know it is properly drafted and properly filed.

If you can pay for tickets to Europe I am sure you can afford a 30 min consultation with an attorney. That is what you should do. Chances are you're good to go, but I would get a professional opinion in that.
Good luck.

I wouldn't make a move without the courts blessing. Too much at stake.

Thank you Jo.
Can I go by myself to the court and modificated the divorce paper or do I need a lawyer to do that for me?

It would be safest to consult an attorney, yes. But I agree with SunniM. I took my daughter to Mexico, with her passport, and was never questioned. Being in possession of a valid passport implies consent by the other parent, since it takes both parents permission to obtain the passport.

If your children have valid passports - you can go anywhere you want :)