Euless, TX asked in Child Custody and Immigration Law for Texas

Q: The father of my child will be deported soon. What do i do to stop child support payments and get full custody?

My children father is detained in immigration jail and will be deported sometime in 90 days. I will not expect payment, as he will be unable to send them. I do need full custody of my son, to make decisions that i would've rather needed the father to sign off on.

1 Lawyer Answer
Grant St Julian III
Grant St Julian III
Answered
  • Immigration Law Lawyer
  • Dallas, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: You must file a motion to modify the Order that is in place regarding child support. Talk with the attorney who represented you on the family law matter. Good luck.

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