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Attorney Eneida Roman – "My Husband Was Married To Two Women At The Same Time…"

Attorney Eneida Roman – "My Husband Was Married To Two Women At The Same Time…"

QUESTION: I got a divorce back in 2005. I just found out about a home that my ex-husband bought during our marriage. He had two kids during our marriage with another woman and he and the other woman got the house as a couple. Since he was married to me and married to her, could I get the house because he was committing bigamy? If you can help me down the right path I’d appreciate it. ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: If you … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – "How Can I Get Custody Of My Boyfriend's Children Who Aren't Mine?"

Attorney Eneida Roman – "How Can I Get Custody Of My Boyfriend's Children Who Aren't Mine?"

QUESTION: Hello Ms. Roman. I’ve been with my boyfriend for 12 years. He has 3 children, 2 of whom live with us. For the past 5 years we’ve had many disagreements that have made me want to leave. The only thing holding me back is the children, though. I’ve raised them as my own and I’ve been there for them more then he has or their biological mother. If I leave with his kids out of state, how much trouble can … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – "Can I Receive Child Support From A Man Who Doesn't Have A Social Security Number?"

Attorney Eneida Roman – "Can I Receive Child Support From A Man Who Doesn't Have A Social Security Number?"

QUESTION: I have a one-year-old son and his father left me when I was 8 months pregnant. I was wondering if it’s possible to put a child support order on him if he doesn’t have a valid social security number? ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: The first thing you need to do is establish paternity. You want to visit the Department of Revenue, Child Enforcement Office so they can help you with the DNA testing procedure. Once paternity is established, then you can … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – “Can I Get Child Support From My Daughter’s Father But Not Allow Him To See Her?”

Attorney Eneida Roman – “Can I Get Child Support From My Daughter’s Father But Not Allow Him To See Her?”

QUESTION: Hi. I’m 19-years-old and I have a daughter who is 16-months-old. I wanted to know if there is such thing as putting her father on child support but not allowing him to see her? ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: Parents have rights and obligations with their children. They first have the obligation to care and protect their children once they bring them into this world. They also have the obligation not to neglect them or abuse the children. So long as parents … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – “How Can I Help My Boyfriend Get Papers So I Can Marry Him?”

Attorney Eneida Roman – “How Can I Help My Boyfriend Get Papers So I Can Marry Him?”

QUESTION: I want to marry my boyfriend but he does not have papers. I’m scared of him having problems with immigration. I want to help him get papers but I don’t know how to do it. What can I do? ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: Right now there have not been any immigration laws that protect undocumented immigrants. The only remedy that your boyfriend would potentially qualify for is a hardship waiver if he has been here at least 10 years. You need … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – “How Can I Get Full Custody Of My Son If His Father Lives Out-Of-State?”

Attorney Eneida Roman – “How Can I Get Full Custody Of My Son If His Father Lives Out-Of-State?”

QUESTION: I want to get full custody of my son but his father lives out-of-state. What can I do? ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ADVICE: This will depend on whether or not you are married or were ever married to the father. It also depends on what the custody arrangement is now. You might want to go to court and file a custody complaint where you establish that the father lives out of state and that you need to have full legal and physical … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – “Do I Need Both Parent’s Signatures For My Baby To Be Able To Get A Passport To Travel To Colombia?”

Attorney Eneida Roman – “Do I Need Both Parent’s Signatures For My Baby To Be Able To Get A Passport To Travel To Colombia?”

QUESTION: Hi Ms. Roman. I fell in love and got pregnant at a very young age. My son is now 17-months-old and I’m very proud of him. His dad was at his birth and signed the birth certificate. Then he disappeared. Since his son was born he hasn’t helped me out at all. I recently just found out that he has another child. I want to take my son to Colombia on a family vacation but I can’t because I need … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – How To Bring Someone Legally Into The U.S. Who Has A Warrant

Attorney Eneida Roman – How To Bring Someone Legally Into The U.S. Who Has A Warrant

QUESTION: How can someone that has a warrant under another name come to the US with his/her real name legally? The daughter of that person wants to do all the paperwork to bring him/her to this country. ATTORNEY ROMAN’S ANSWER: I would recommend that the daughter DO NOT file any petitions for her father. The reason for this is because immigration will request fingerprints. They will run an FBI background check and see that it is the same person. It … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – Illegal Immigrant To Citizen Status

Attorney Eneida Roman – Illegal Immigrant To Citizen Status

QUESTION: Hi Ms. Roman. I’m an illegal immigrant and my situation, like most immigrants, is very difficult. I came to the U.S. when I was 8-years-old, using a fake passport. I’ve known of my status ever since I can remember. I don’t know how my mother was able to obtain a SS# for me but i have one. I even had a work permit at one point but it expired in 1998. My parents never tried to renew it for me. … Read more →

Attorney Eneida Roman – A Husband Who Won’t Leave

Attorney Eneida Roman – A Husband Who Won’t Leave

QUESTION: Hello Ms. Roman. I’ve been married to my husband for over 14 years now. We have 3 children together. I haven’t really worked in a long time because he says that my responsibilities are to stay at home and watch over our kids. I caught him cheating and it’s not the first time he’s done it. We had my pastor come and talk to the both of us, which helped for a little while. However it seems that my husband … Read more →