Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Petitioner: Ms. Gonzalez (Mother of the minor child, seeking sole managing conservatorship)
Respondent: Mr. Heraldo Antonio Ortiz Garcia (Father of the minor child, appearing pro se from Guatemala)

What happens to child support and custody when a parent is deported? In this highly unusual and legally complex virtual family court hearing, a legal showdown erupts over a seemingly impossible question: Can a United States court order a parent residing in another country to pay child support based on US minimum wage standards?

00:00 - Opening Statements & Case Overview

09:14 - Petitioner’s Testimony: Marriage & Separation

10:33 - Parenting, Education & Healthcare Decisions

21:15 - Allegations of Family Violence & Safety Concerns

44:00 - Cross-Examination of Ms. Gonzalez by Mr. Ortiz

01:15:05 - Respondent’s Testimony: Employment & Deportation Status

01:37:00 - Closing Arguments & Legal Submissions

01:47:14 - Court Rulings: Property Division & Conservatorship

01:48:33 - The Step-Up Visitation Plan & Final Orders

This is legal commentary for educational purposes only. Not legal advice.

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