My child's father, who was a legal alien, was deported for a misdemeanor drug violation. INS reopened the case and changed it to aggravated felony. He paid taxes and held a good job. We've lost health insurance and child support and are about to be evicted. who can I contact about this?
2006-06-28 09:47:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Go with him or work hard.
Don't have more kids! Why put another child in distress because you wanted to spread your legs and enjoy yourself.
You made choices-face the results. Next time think about things. Read the book-safe sex
2006-06-28 10:09:13 · answer #1 · answered by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's rough, but the drug thing is a Serious Issue, and the INS isn't going to deport someone for just having a doobie etc...I wouldn't think, at any rate, so chances are you hubby was in some trouble, and deserved what he got...that leaves you in the ugly situation of having to provide for your child, but I think if you pick up the phone and call the employment office, you should find some info that will help you. Call your local city offices, too, find out what they've got in the way of social services, pick up the phone book or go online and start looking...chances are your city has a website, and links to something like 'adult and family services' etc....don't know what town you're in, but keep looking and asking questions...
2006-06-28 16:58:46 · answer #2 · answered by gokart121 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Our system is so broken, no one even knows how bad or how hard we have to fight to fix it.
I read an article, but I didn't keep the source, that many of the 2100 they arrested just came back through the open border anyway.
You have to remember your not a victim here, you must have known you got invovled with an illegal alien and anything could happen.
Welfare is much more limited than what it used to be. You may consider 1) emigrating to where he is, or 2) get an income to support yourself until he can from where he is.
2006-06-28 17:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by yars232c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Illegal is illegal. Obviously, the father has no respect for the rules of law or of common decency. He didn't marry you to give the child his name, he broke the law by living here with out a visa, he broke the law by doing drugs . . . . three strikes . . . . He paid taxes and held a good job but didn't put any money aside for the family he created and now people tell YOU to go on WELFARE.
Why don't you just go "stand by your man" and stop begging for entitlements. YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED.
2006-06-28 17:05:38 · answer #4 · answered by T O 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a job and apply for health insurance thru the state for your child until your employer gives you insurance! I am sorry your husband got deported but honey when you play with drugs ain't a great inviroment for your child! #one! Well, legal alien thought he was protected by international law.... well he should never had been involved in this act in the first place !now look what position he put you in! not good! Now you need to buck up and raise your child! alone! divorce him and collect child support!
2006-06-28 16:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by mommagarcia 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try Social Services. Did you go in front of a job and plead his case? showing that he is the main bread winner in the family? That he has a family to support here? I am not sure where you are at but in Oregon the Department of Human Services is the place you go... check with your local employment office, they should be able to lead you to the right agency that can help you out. From Health insurance for your child to food stamps and help with rent.
2006-06-28 16:56:49 · answer #6 · answered by lisadiaz_farmers 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will need a lawyer. Make sure you research the lawyer before you decide on paying them alottt of money. Does he have any US citizen childen. Are you married? what is your status. He will have to deal with the aggravated felony, yuo will have to do that in criminal court. You need to be able to drop the charge in order for him to not be considered an agg felon. Get his FOIA as well/criminal record. get a job so you can support your kid first and formost.
2006-06-28 16:53:43 · answer #7 · answered by questiontime 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please try your local community family welfare agency if any. Also try local churches who may be able to accomodate you with child care while you look for work. Also try and contact a local attorney who may do pro-bono (s) work regarding any eviction action. Good luck, no child should be thrown out on the streets because of a parent's stupidity.
2006-06-28 16:54:24 · answer #8 · answered by TrittyPot 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact Social Services in your area and they can help you until you find a job!!
You can get Food Stamps, Section 8, help with Daycare etc
Good Luck
2006-06-28 16:50:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Drugs huh? Well I can't say I have to much sympathy for him. You should get a job, my mom raised two of us by herself with no money or help from my dad. It can be done.
2006-06-28 17:18:05 · answer #10 · answered by christina b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋