Well i'm new to this so i just need a little advice. First of all me and my husband have been seperated for almost 2 yrs now and we both want a divorce but are stuck on the custody part of our son....He wants joint custody but i don't want that because he and most of his family is aliens or alien residents. All i want is custodial custody and we can work things out from there but he just won't give it, and i just do not have the money to fight. Don't know what to do or where to start. Need help or advice.
I see your frustration and fear. Your post is a little confusing because you say the only reason he married you was for citizenship and now you are saying he is fighting custody issues. I think that means there is more than citizenship going on here.
I think if you go to court even with a lawyer he will win joint. Joint in WA doesn't mean 50/50 physical just 50/50 in decision making. That means that he or his alien family will not be able to do anything without your concent and vica versa. He will still have to pay child support. If you allow joint (I don't think you have a choice) you will have the law on your side if they do anything wrong.
I do understand your fear but you will have to stay strong, and keep a strong relationship with your child.
Good luck
-------------------- The problem isn't the game; it is that nobody knows the rules.
Do you mean you want physical custody? Generally joint custody is awarded with one parent having primary physical custody, the kids live with that parent. Not having joint custody is not going to do anything to protect your parental rights. Joint usually just means that you both have a say in major medical decisions. I have joint custody with both fathers of my children and I haven't had any court issues (beyond child support). If you get joint custody he shouldn't be able to leave country with children anyway, get it written in the documents - don't waste your money fighting just negotiate a good visitation schedule.
thanks.....actually i've been thinking about that lately and that's what i'm going to do. Just better that way so we both don't have to spend all this money for no reason at all, and i can get my divorce and move on with my life. Thanks for the advice!
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