Q: A Peruvian citizen came to US to have baby. Father is US citizen. Father suing - joint custody. Her visa expires 2 wks
She speaks little English. She’s a captain in police. No transport. I will help. I speak little Spanish. She has 20 days to respond. She was only given the first page in Spanish. Im not sure she understands he is suing for joint custody. She said he was trying to take her baby. Her page in Spanish did not mention joint custody, only that she was being sued.
What can she do for help?
A: She needs to file a responsive pleading within the twenty days, regardless of her language or residency issues. I suggest that you take the pleadings and speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice as soon as possible.
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