I’m a father in a difficult situation and hoped to get advice or insights from this community. Her mother wrongfully took my daughter to the U.S. from our home country, Sweden, where she was born and raised. A Swedish court has granted me sole custody, and I’ve filed an application under the Hague Convention for her return. However, the authorities in the U.S. don’t seem to prioritize my case, and progress has been very slow. Additionally, my daughter’s mother has managed to get a protective order against me in the U.S. based on false accusations. I wasn’t notified of the application or given a chance to contest it. This order has further complicated my efforts to communicate with my daughter or advocate for her return. I’m at a loss and don’t know what more I can do to expedite the Hague case or address the protective order. If anyone here has experience or advice regarding either of these issues, I would be incredibly grateful. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
This sounds really tough. Have you considered reaching out to a lawyer who specializes in international custody cases?
MegWHITGAL said:
This sounds really tough. Have you considered reaching out to a lawyer who specializes in international custody cases?
Yes, I’m in touch with a lawyer, but the process has been frustratingly slow.
I’m sorry you’re going through this. You might want to gather any evidence you have that shows you are a good parent.
Daire said:
I’m sorry you’re going through this. You might want to gather any evidence you have that shows you are a good parent.
I have some documents from the Swedish court that support my case. Just hoping it helps.
Have you reached out to the U.S. State Department? They might be able to assist with the Hague Convention process.
Salmankhan said:
Have you reached out to the U.S. State Department? They might be able to assist with the Hague Convention process.
I haven’t yet. That’s a good idea; I’ll look into it.
False protective orders can complicate things. Have you thought about contesting it legally?
Aubrey said:
False protective orders can complicate things. Have you thought about contesting it legally?
I want to, but I wasn’t given a chance to respond to the original application.
Document everything and keep pushing for your rights. It might take time, but persistence can pay off.
Shane said:
Document everything and keep pushing for your rights. It might take time, but persistence can pay off.
Thanks for the encouragement. I’ll keep fighting for my daughter.