Active litigation pending out of Dallas County; mom had custody of child and dad snatched child in May and hasn't returned. Mom served with custody mod paperwork.

We represent client in her U Visa application based on domestic violence from her ex-partner in December 2016. Her ex-partner was arrested, incarcerated and deported back to Mexico in February 2017. She seeks legal representation for sole managing conservatorship, and if possible, termination of parental rights, for their daughter so she can take care of her daughter without needing his signature. Client does not know his exact whereabouts in Mexico.

Client was a victim of domestic violence in 2016. Catholic Charities is representing client in her U-Visa case. She had a child with perpetrator. She would like sole manager conservatorship of their son. Father/perpetrator was deported back to Honduras. She does not where his whereabouts in Honduras are.

Client is wanting information about how to obtain guardianship of her granddaughter. Mother of child left child with Client when she was 2 years old. Client had been caring for child ever since. Mother of child contacted police and wanted child back. Child is now 14 years old. Since no paperwork in place, child was returned to mother by police. Client has concerns about child and her well being, child has made comments about suicide/running away due to the environment she is now in.

Client is seeking immigration services at Catholic Charities. She has suffered domestic violence and sexual assault perpetrated by her ex-boyfriend. They have a child together. She is looking to petition for custody of their daughter. She is unsure of location of father, but believes him to be in Texas.