Whatt o do if I just found out that I’m the father of a child who was born here in the US but was taken the be raised in Mexico?

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Whatt o do if I just found out that I’m the father of a child who was born here in the US but was taken the be raised in Mexico?

She is a 1 year old baby. Is there anything I can do to get custody?

Asked on September 27, 2012 under Family Law, Texas

Answers:

MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Hire an international Attorney to helpwith cross jurisdictional issues related to visitation, abduction and support. Since your daughter is a U.S. citizen, enlist the help of senators and congressmen to push. State dept meetings should be done to help.


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