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My Husband is planning on going back to his native country in december. He has informed me that he will not be coming back here. We have discussed divorce and I have picked up the paperwork to get it started. The problem is that we have 3 minor children that he is leaving as well (If it were only me, I would not have a problem). He does not want to pay child support or anything else. He acts like nothing here matters to him. If we do not get the divorce before he gets back to his country he will not have to pay. I can start the proceedings now, but is there anything I can do to keep him here in the states until it is final? I need child support to help me financially with the kids. If I can get the support order before he goes, will his passport be revoked so he cannot leave? I need advise on where to go from here. He says he will not contest the divorce, but we will have trouble when it comes to child support. Help, please.
2007-10-17 14:21:25 · 5 answers · asked by ♠LISA♠ 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
As long as he is in a legal US marriage, he will be subject to US laws. If he leaves the country, he can be extradited back here. If he a US citizen? Because if he is, I'm sure there are laws and rules for child support. I would go consult a lawyer in person.
2007-10-17 14:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So far, the responses given are correct, you certainly need a lawyer and probably cannot afford one...
I do have one suggestion to buy you more time and that is to find his passport and burn it...
Then, seek some legal advice as soon as possible. Free legal advice (familarization) can be found thru any organization that deals with child protective services. ..even a welfare office can point you in the right direction for starters...
While most first world countries agree to work with the USA in domestic disputes, they hardly have enough social workers or police to seek out dead beat dads, I assure you. As well, the USA is not about to go to another country looking for deadbeat dads when they won't even cross state lines here in the USA looking for deadbeat dads...
A lawyer "may" be able to get a court order to prevent child abandonment but the law regarding that varies from state to state... It is not as easy to revoke a passport as some may think. It requires a review board and justifyable reasoning... If your husband says he has work in another country and intends to send you money then where are you...?
Meanwhile, don't worry yourself to illness for fear of not being able to raise the children on your own as there are agencies available to help you and the children...
I think I have made your position clear...follow thru as quickly as possible...
2007-10-17 15:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by farplaces 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must file for child support immediately! The best thing to do is be as nice as you can to him and find out how his kids and/or you can contact him to say hello and write. This info will help you very much. But you have to get on the ball if you explain to your case worker your fears of him leaving the country they will usually speed up the process and get him asap.
2007-10-18 05:15:53 · answer #3 · answered by fantasy gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-13 00:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by stinnette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For petes sake call a lawyer. Don't rely on a internet advice site to give you this very important advice.
2007-10-17 14:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋