What if my ex-partner is a foreigner and or abroad?

When an ex-partner is abroad or a foreigner, it may be more complicated to

get support.
When your ex-partner is a foreigner and when he currently lives
abroad, the laws of his country and of the country where he currently
lives in comes into play.
Obtaining and enforcing a court order may require engaging lawyers
in the foreign country. Furthermore, your personal appearance abroad
may be needed to file the petition there. What is required will depend
on the law of the country from which relief is sought. It will certainly
require close coordination between you and your lawyer.
Your ex-partner can be asked for child support in his home country
and be compelled to pay, especially when:
 The child is a citizen of that country
 There is clear proof of paternity/maternity
In the United States, there are a number of ways to compel a parent to
provide support.
The amount owed may be deducted from wages otherwise his
passport may be confiscated, his driver’s license suspended or he
may go to jail among other penalties.
Resorting to these will require some familiarity with the laws involved
and the possible enforcement mechanisms.