The rights of immigrants in Family Court

If you are an immigrant who has a case in Family Court, consult this guide from Family Legal Care with answers to common questions, like: 

• If I am a non-citizen or an undocumented person, can I file a petition in Family Court?

• Is it legal for a parent to take a child out of the U.S.?

• If a parent paying child support moves outside of the U.S. and stops paying, how can I get the money?

• If I am not a U.S. citizen, can I get an order of protection?

• I am an undocumented immigrant and a victim of domestic violence. Can I get a green card without my spouse?

• If I am undocumented and a victim of domestic violence, could I become a lawful permanent resident even if I am not married?

• Can an undocumented immigrant child in foster care or in a guardianship situation get lawful permanent residency?

• Will the Family Court report me to immigration if it finds out that I am undocumented?

• Can Family Court proceedings harm my immigration status?