Q: Can i keep my daughter with me until we set a custody agreement
I am a father, my daughter was born in cuba, i came to the us 2 years ago and i am a permanent resident. my daughters mother brought my daughter crossing border which i didnt agree with as it is very dangerous for a 9 year old. recently her mother doesn’t let her come spend the weekend with me, i went to visit her today and she was home alone with her little sister who is 5, and i found out her mother wasn’t letting her visit me because she was making her take care of her little sister. also she has told me the mother mistreates her and she doesn’t feel well. i called her mother told her to get home tried to talk with her but she wasn’t listening and she told my daughter to leave with me and started manipulating her saying she was never going to forgive her. i brought my daughter with me to my house and now she texted saying she will pick her up tomorrow because the girl has to do what she tells her to do. my daughter is crying saying to not let her mother take her and she is scared
A: It sounds like you need to file a paternity case to protect your rights as the father. You may also have immigration issues. Speak with a local family and/or immigration lawyer for more specific advice.
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