I am a US citizen (wife) married to an Indonesian citizen (husband) with a 2 year old daughter that has dual citizenship. I'm at the point of wanting a divorce from my husband, but am worried about what could happen to our daughter in the process.
My daughter and I have been in the US since October. My husband is still in Indonesia. He consented to us coming to the US and staying here in order for me to look for work to support us.
I love my daughter so much and have always been her caretaker. I have also always been the only source of income for us, as my husband chose not to work.
In seeking to end the relationship, what would be my best course of action to ensure that custody of our daughter remains with me? And what should I prepare in advance?
If we simply stay in the US, is there anything he can do? Could he claim I took our daughter against his will and try to gain custody of her? Is that possible?
If I do apply for a divorce in Indonesia, would there be much likelihood of my husband gaining custody over her through the courts?
One note: we were married Christian, not Muslim.
Thank you for any information and advice.
My daughter and I have been in the US since October. My husband is still in Indonesia. He consented to us coming to the US and staying here in order for me to look for work to support us.
I love my daughter so much and have always been her caretaker. I have also always been the only source of income for us, as my husband chose not to work.
In seeking to end the relationship, what would be my best course of action to ensure that custody of our daughter remains with me? And what should I prepare in advance?
If we simply stay in the US, is there anything he can do? Could he claim I took our daughter against his will and try to gain custody of her? Is that possible?
If I do apply for a divorce in Indonesia, would there be much likelihood of my husband gaining custody over her through the courts?
One note: we were married Christian, not Muslim.
Thank you for any information and advice.
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