Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

my friend is a non citizen from mexico, but had a child with a citizen. she has decided to leave to her country due to abuse and mistreatment from her boyfriend and his family. he won't allow her to leave with the child. is this legal?


Asked on 1/15/10, 5:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Luba Smal Smal Immigration Law Office

A father has parental rights as well as the mother. If they are not married, he couldn't petition for her. If not married, she can't self-petition as an abused wife. She may consider consulting an attorney before deciding what to do. This is a matter for a family law attorney, not so much an immigration law matter.

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Answered on 1/20/10, 5:43 pm


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