Re: Doubt about child custody

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On 12/01/07, Elaine wrote:
> Hello. I had a child with my boyfriend in the US and we
> are both from another country. He already have his
> citizenship and I'm on a visa student until next year. As
> our relationship is not working anymore, I am planning on
> leaving the country when my visa expires and he told me he
> is not going to give me the permission to leave with the
> baby. I don't know what are my rights. My son has double
> citizenship but I can't leave the country without dad's
> permission and can't be here after my visa's expiration.
> And of course, don't want to leave without my baby! Please
> help me!! Thanks.

Has the boyfriend established paternity? If so, then you
cannot leave the country, with the child, without his
consent or the consent of the courts.

You need to speak to an attorney and the sooner, the better.