I met my wife in the states 5 years ago. After dating for several years (knowing that her papers were not in order) we decided to get married, but before we did she went back to her South American country to visit her sick dying Uncle. We found out that she was bared for 10 years for overstaying her visa. We then had to file for a waiver of inadmissiablity that we finally won. My wife came back to the states where our son was born.
Ironically enough the stess and difficulty of fighting the waiver strained my relations with my family. Fearing that my son would not have supportive family around him we decided to move to her country in South America where we are presently.
Unfortunately our relationship has turned for the worse. We are constantly arguing about Money and many other unimportant topics. Lately I have thought of moving back to the states with my son. At this time my wife still needs to file with the Consulate here in South America to recieve her final visa as she only has a temporary one untill next year. Although my son needs his Mom, I feel that Iam a hostage here in this country. My wife does not want to move back to the states (where we can make much more money to live) eventhough we are not making enough money to pay our bills here. This lack of funds is draining my savings and I fear that I will not have any money left within a year or two and noway of making enough here.
My questions are:
1) As the Father what legal rights do I have with my USC son. Do they extend here to South America?
2) Should I help my wife finish her papers or does that give her more rights against me?
3) What options (or suggestions) do you think I have?
Iam hopefull that everything will work out for the best, but if it doesnt I want to be informed as to my rights.
Thank you for your time and input
Going Crazy!!

