What rights does an illegal immigrant have when paternity is established?

Anonymous Feb 17, 2011 Family Law 3 views 1 answers

i have been on public assistance since my son was born. he is 5 now and i have two sons by this illegal immogrant but his name is not on the birth certificate. we are currently going to paternity hearings to establish paternity. when it is established he is the father will he have rights? i allowed him to see the boys but he smacked them and i made him leave.i do not want him near the boys who are almost 4 and 5. what should i do to intervene any kind of custody? please help,i live in long island n.y.,the boys cry every time they see the father.and i have had no help at all with any money for them by the father as well. how canj i prove this all to the courts here?

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Scott D. PollockImmigration AttorneyChicago, IL

Scott D. PollockImmigration AttorneyChicago, IL · Jun 15, 2026

Illegal immigrants have the same parental rights as U.S. citizens, but they do not have the right to remain in the U.S. You should consider consulting with a family law attorney to determine how to secure sole custody of your children and limit contact with him if he is abusive as you describe. Scott D. Pollock Scott D. Pollock & Associates, P.C. 105 W. Madison, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60602 312-444-1940 fax: 312-444-1950 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.lawfirm1.com Please visit our newly renovated website at www.lawfirm1.com to see updated information, our immigration blog, and client convenience features.

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