Legal Question in Family Law in New York

child support

If someone is here illegally and she gets pregnant by an U.S. citizen (she is not married to U.S. citizen and relationship has ended), can she still apply for child support?


Asked on 2/03/05, 7:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Debra Palazzo Law Offices of Debra Palazzo, LLC

Re: child support

Yes. Child support is for the benefit of the child (a US citizen), not the mother.

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Answered on 2/04/05, 9:09 am
Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: child support

It may sound strange, but yes. Legal residence is not a requirement for access to the courts.

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Answered on 2/03/05, 8:53 pm


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