How to know if a deadbeat parent is a US citizen?

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My girlfriend is applying for a US passport. The application asks for, among other things, information about the parents. About whether or not they're US citizens.

Most of the requested information is on the birth certificate but US citizenship of the parents is not. And, in the case of the father, it's not like he can be asked, since he was a dead beat father. Whether or not he is even still alive is unknown.

So how should this question be answered?






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Can US child support be enforced in another country?

Even if the obligated parent moves to a country that does not have a treaty or other agreement with the United States or the particular state involved, it may still be possible to collect support. However, such a situation may prove to be quite complex and difficult.

What if I live abroad and need to seek child support from the other parent living in the US?

What if I Live Abroad and Need to Seek Child Support from the Other Parent Living in the U.S.? If your child is a U.S. citizen and you are living abroad, then you will need to contact the child support agency in the state that the other parent lives in order to begin the process for obtaining child support.

How do I file for child support in USA?

How to Get Child Support
  • Contact your state or tribal child support agency.
  • Gather documents you'll need to present with your application.
  • Complete an application from your state.
  • If you can't resolve the problem through your local office, check these next steps from the Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE).





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