Legal Question in Family Law in California

child legalizations

i have an 8 year old that wasnt born in this country shes been here and i ve supported her but i dont have custody how do i legalize her


Asked on 4/06/09, 9:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Colin Greene Russakow, Greene & Tan, LLP

Re: child legalizations

Your question is very unclear. If you are a parent and there is no dispute with the other parent, then you don't need "custody" orders from a court. You can take the child to the doctor, enroll the child in school, etc., and there is no issue.

But you say she wasn't born here, so you have US Immigration Service issues. What's your immigration status? If you are a US citizen, your child might be as well, if you are not, there is much to be considered.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 9:58 pm
Jeffrey Gerber Law Office of R. Jeffrey Gerber

Re: child legalizations

You must have legal custody of child to change legal status.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 10:12 pm


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