Document translation, Document category: Identity & Civil Registry

Child Custody Order

A custody order is a court decision setting out which parent has custody or parental responsibility for a child, and sometimes contact arrangements for the other parent.

Typical translation use cases

Travelling abroad with a child
School enrolment and passport applications for a child
Enforcement or recognition of custody arrangements

Practical considerations

Border and consular officials may ask for this alongside parental travel consent.
The finality annotation, where present, should be included.

Requirements vary

Requirements for this document vary according to the receiving institution and the destination country. Please check with the institution that will receive it whether it needs a standard translation, a certified translation by a sworn translator, notarisation, an apostille or consular legalisation. These are separate steps and one cannot replace another.

Services available for this document

Translation
A faithful translation that follows the content and layout of the original document.
Identity and Civil Registration Document Translation
Sworn translation
A translation signed by a sworn translator, for institutions that ask for one.
Notarisation
Coordination with a notary when the receiving institution requires a notarised translation.
Notarisation Coordination
Apostille or legalisation
Support with the apostille or legalisation step. Apostilles are issued by the competent authority of the country that issued the document.
Apostille Processing Support

About the Ataner Translation Office

How it works

Send a clear photo or scan of your document on WhatsApp.
We confirm the steps your document needs, the timing and the cost before starting.
We prepare the translation and coordinate any notary or apostille steps you have chosen.