Husband left our baby and I 6 months after entering the country and receiving green card

[Jmariega 78]

After 6 months of living here, my husband decided to unexpectedly leave. We would get into arguments because for some reason once he got here and I helped get him a job, bank account, etc, he became cold, distant, and uninterested in doing anything with me. Apparently he was able to buy a car without a license and he’s living in it. He has also been trying to make things difficult for me like spreading lies, going to the police to say I didn’t let him see his son which isn’t true because he has never asked. It’s been over two weeks and he hasn’t seen him and I had to beg him to send money for our son. He’s 20 months. He’s made my life hell when he’s the one who decided to leave us. 

That being said it looks like a divorce is what I’ll have to do. Do I file for divorce here in the US or in the Dominican Republic, which is where we were married? Would I be able to ask for child support and sole physical and legal custody? He was only in our child’s life for 6 months, and aside from that ive been taking care of him by myself for the other 14 months. Also, how would this affect his residency here in the US?

 

Thanks in advance 

Edited December 28, 2019 by Jmariega

[Crazy Cat 41,904]

1.  I would find a competent divorce attorney where you are and sue him for custody and child support.

2.  His residency is his problem.  Let it go.  Unfortunately, divorce does not change the sponsor's I-864 responsibilities...

 

 

 

More "Tales of the Green Card" material.

Edited December 28, 2019 by missileman

[Just Paul 4,595]

24 minutes ago, Jmariega said:

Do I file for divorce here in the US

Yes,  file where you live.

24 minutes ago, Jmariega said:

Would I be able to ask for child support and sole physical and legal custody? He was only in our child’s life for 6 months, and aside from that ive been taking care of him by myself for the other 14 months.

If he is the father he will be expected to support the child.

24 minutes ago, Jmariega said:

Also, how would this affect his residency here in the US?

He is now a conditional resident.  He can get ROC with a divorce waiver as long as he can show that he entered the marriage in good faith.   Your I-864 obligation will survive a divorce and you can be liable if he seeks any public assistance.

[Boiler 45,558]

Sounds like he has a 10  year GC?  Assuming that is the case then there is nothing much more to be done, your responsibilities as his sponsor continue.

 

Otherwise yes a Divorce Lawyer, who can advise you what is practical.

[Amadia 711]

OP, I'm sorry that you have to endure this frustration with your spouse. Like others have suggested, get a divorce and get your kid's dad on the hook for child support.

[ohcoffeeeyes 120]

Get him on the hook, if he ever milks you for public benefits at least you get all his cash lmao.

 

[Jmariega 78]

Thank you for the responses. I have put in a petition for child support about a week ago. Seems like may take awhile. Im also working on the custody paperwork. A couple questions: if he does not file his taxes or files incorrectly would I be responsible? We are married filing separately. What if he goes back to DR. What would that mean for taxes, custody and child support? 

Edited January 5, 2020 by Jmariega

[Boiler 45,558]

Well if he goes back you would need to go through their courts for child support.