welcome to the US!! The law of US
is especially good toward mid-class people. You will see not long in the future what damage you just made for ur own life. The worst, as old-cat said, is that you may lose you children. It is certainly possible.
If you are poor or super rich, many of the laws are just a joke. If you are in, or want to join the mid-class, you will find the law is particularly suited for you.
Sorry to say so, especially you just arrived. A good lesson to learn, and hopefully you will not suffer in the future.