K1 Visa, UK to TN, questions about a child

[Ursinus occultus 0]

Hi there,

I plan to marry my fiance and move to the US to be with her, I have a few questions about a child from a previous relationship though that I'm uncertain how to approach.

I have not been in contact with the child's mother or the child for quite some time but I still pay child maintenance.

I was wondering if I would have to notify the mother of my immigration status and how that would affect the process.

I'd rather not contact if I don't have to because she's caused me a lot of pain in the past.

I do not plan to take the child with me which is why I was wondering if I'd even have to talk to her at all.

Also, about paying child maintenance whilst living in a different country, does anybody have any experience with this and maybe fancy talking through it with me?

Thanks for taking the time to read my questions.

[Boiler 46,337]

I can not think of any reason why you would need to notify her.

[Ontarkie 14,581]

You don't need to notify your ex, but you do need to keep paying child maintenance. Moving doesn't take your responsibility away.

[Ursinus occultus 0]

Thanks both of you for replying.

I don't know the address of the mother and child which is why I might need to get in touch. Could I leave the address empty and just say that I don't know it or would I be able to get that info from the CSA people?

[AZSunshine78 437]

On 5/22/2016 at 2:50 PM, Ursinus occultus said:

Hi there,

I plan to marry my fiance and move to the US to be with her, I have a few questions about a child from a previous relationship though that I'm uncertain how to approach.

I have not been in contact with the child's mother or the child for quite some time but I still pay child maintenance.

I was wondering if I would have to notify the mother of my immigration status and how that would affect the process.

I'd rather not contact if I don't have to because she's caused me a lot of pain in the past.

I do not plan to take the child with me which is why I was wondering if I'd even have to talk to her at all.

Also, about paying child maintenance whilst living in a different country, does anybody have any experience with this and maybe fancy talking through it with me?

Thanks for taking the time to read my questions.

Could you please privately message me and share any information that you have. My fiancé and I are in exactly the same situation.

 

they have three children, two biological. There was no financial agreement in their divorce.