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How does custody work if parents live in different countries?

When this happens, the courts will consider the best interests of the child and consider if the other country is better for the youth rather than the United States. This usually depends on numerous factors to include if the country is at war or if the parent will move to a lower income area.



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Giving birth in the US makes the BABY a US citizen automatically. It does not affect the immigration status of the mother or father at all. The parents must apply for the baby's state birth certificate, and use it to apply for the baby's US passport, as proof of his/her US citizenship.

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