Sandradiana
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I am a German citizen who has lived in the US, NYC for the past 17 years (green card holder). My boyfriend (US citizen, TX resident) and I are expecting our first child, however, the relationship may not survive this pregnancy.
I am planning on giving birth in NYC, the father will sign the birth certificate, however I am worried about him being able to prevent me from leaving the country to move back to Germany. Being a single mother would force me to go back (somewhat against my wishes) since I will need the support of my family in Germany. He has said that he would not do that, but I don't trust it and would like something in writing BEFORE the baby is born.
My questions are as follows:
1. What are his legal rights in terms of preventing me from leaving the country?
2. Would a document written up by us (or lawyers) in which he states that I can take the child to live wherever I see fit be sufficient even though the child is not yet born?
3. Can a document be drawn up that spells out details about child support before the child is born?
Please advise,
Thanks.
I am planning on giving birth in NYC, the father will sign the birth certificate, however I am worried about him being able to prevent me from leaving the country to move back to Germany. Being a single mother would force me to go back (somewhat against my wishes) since I will need the support of my family in Germany. He has said that he would not do that, but I don't trust it and would like something in writing BEFORE the baby is born.
My questions are as follows:
1. What are his legal rights in terms of preventing me from leaving the country?
2. Would a document written up by us (or lawyers) in which he states that I can take the child to live wherever I see fit be sufficient even though the child is not yet born?
3. Can a document be drawn up that spells out details about child support before the child is born?
Please advise,
Thanks.