CUSTODY FOR IMMIGRANT FAMILIES

All families can benefit for having well thought out arrangements for the care and custody of their children in case of an unexpected event. Having a plan in place can help reduce the stress of the unexpected. Immigrant families and mixed status families may face additional challenges in planning for custody of their children or accessing the courts. Here immigrant families can find resources to help them navigate these processes.

The information on this page is for informational purposes only and should not take the place of legal advice specific to your case. You should speak with an attorney as every situation is different. PLA can only assist immigrants with legal immigration status or undocumented immigrants who have been battered, subjected to extreme cruelty, or have been a victim of sexual assault or trafficking in the United States.

When accessing the Courts in Pennsylvania, everyone has a right to an interpreter. Interpreters can be requested here: https://www.courts.phila.gov/pdf/forms/court-reporters/Interpreter-Request-Form-ENGLISH.pdf