In the face of deportation, you may face wrenching decisions about child custody. This section outlines the basic custody issues you may face as an immigrant parent and offers guidance on protecting parental rights before, during, and after deportation.
This section addresses the following issues:
- Understanding Child Custody and Guardianship: Basic Definitions
- Who Can Seek Custody or Guardianship and How Does a Court Determine It?
- Planning Child Custody Arrangements before Detention or Deportation
- Protecting Parental Rights During Detention
- Options for Parents Facing Deportation
- Barriers an Immigrant Family May Face in Court
Each Chapter is intended to provide generalized information on a particular topic. In many cases, laws may differ from state to state. Therefore, this information is not intended to replace state-specific legal assistance. Nothing in this manual is intended to create an attorney-client or fiduciary relationship.