how can i get my child back from Kenya has been taken without my knowledge?
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You need to speak to a lawyer in your area. For help finding a lawyer that deals with child custody issues, visit http://www.martindale.com/\n\nIf you are in the US, you may also want to review the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act or Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act of your particular state. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uniform/vol9.html#child\n\nThe Hague Convention addresses issues on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, however, the Hague Convention only applies between countries that have ratified it. Unfortunately, Kenya has not ratified the Convention. Child custody jurisdiction disputes between U.S. states and non-ratifying countries are governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act or Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act of the U.S. state in question, which also is relevant even to Hague-ratifying countries once there are no further Hague Convention questions to be decided.
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Start by Googling the following terms:\n\n"Canadian Government"\n"missing persons"\n"immigration service"\n\nFollow the leads from there, they'll ask for particulars.\nGood luck.
960245
First of all, she disobeyed the law by taking the child out of state without the father's permission! The state police should be called, and ask the child to be put on a missing child hot line or Missing children web site. I would also call the State's News Station and explain that you are trying to find this person and your Grandson. Your son would have to do this, as he is the only one with the authority. I would also call the Welfare department, they love to hear from the father's of children receiving welfare, and tell them what has happened. She could be prosecuted for welfare fraud and I'm sure they would have no problem finding her address. Tell them you wish the police to pick up the child or call social services in the area. All this must be done by your son.\n\nHope this helps.
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WOW you stepped in it this time. She is illegal, get her deported and take out an order that stops her from taking your child (an American citizen) you can do that I've seen it done in Virginia. I forget what it is called but if your lawyer doesn't know what to file ask him to ask another lawyer maybe one that has been around a while.
478951
He is your son...call the cops and child protection services,unless you have something to hide?
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well' we had a hearing for custody i was present the mother was not it went into record.   you can appeal the order.\n\nlegal aid in the state of wva is free or low cost they will help you i am sure the state has not kidnapped these kids the state does not take kids, unless danger or no one fit is able,  these circumstances should be explained to an attorney many will consult without a fee;  keep trying
369380
take him back to america... and to a pediatrician immediately... a baby can compensate for things being wrong but not for long...
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Consult your attorney.   \n\nIf you decide to continue on with Child Protective Services - just tell them the truth.   CPS will not take your child away for shoplifting.\n\nCalm down and good luck!
205706
As a social worker you are not the priority and even if it is a private agency you are not a customer, at least as far as agency policy goes.  The mother may have changed her mind and or her rights are not completely severed until 30 days after the child is born she can change her mind.  As far as getting your money back i don't think there is a way sorry
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If you both live in the same state, you need to give your permission before he can take the kids out of state, and it should be in writing. If he takes your son out of state without your permission, contact your local police and advise them of the situation. It is not necessarily kidnapping unless he does not intend to return with your son when his time for visitation is over.\n\nYou really need to pose this question to your local police department. If the police won't help you, or answer the question, you need to talk to a lawyer in your area that deals with child custody issues.\n\n"Parental child abduction, in simple terms, is the permanent removal of a child from their place of habitual residence (the place where their life is established) by one parent, without the permission of the other parent. A common parental child abduction scenario involves a divorced parent who lost a child custody battle. Depending on the laws of the country the child has been taken from, this may or may not constitute a criminal offence. From the UK, to remove a child for a period of 28 days or more without the permission of the other parent (or person with parental responsibility), is a criminal offence.\n\nSerious problems can arise when parental abduction results in moving a child, with a parent, across an international border. The laws of the states are different, and a foreign child custody order may not be recognized.\n\nThe Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty and legal mechanism to recover children abducted to another country by one parent or family member. The United States signed this into law in 1988. Japan is the only G7 nation that has not signed this treaty into law."
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Contact the local agency for abused spouse or ask the police for advice on getting lodgings until you can move back to where you came from.
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Your poor thing! You have my deepest sympathy. It must feel like the end of the world for you. \n\nDo not despair. Have you contacted the Police at all? They should have a missing persons unit or a unit which deals with vulnerable missing people. I know from what you say that you have an idea where she is living but she is still a vulnerable person as it seems she is very impressionable. The Police may well be aware of the situation at this address and can therefore react quickly. \n\nAlternatively, what about local Social Services? I appreciate that you may not want to get them involved but desperate times call for desperate measures. They should have a runaway co-ordinator who can help you. \n\nAnother organisation that is really good at providing support and advice is Connexions. It is an organisation that the Police, Social or your daughter's school can put you in touch with. They have all sorts of help available for both young people aged 12-18 and their family from counselling, drug advice, literacy, careers advice, housing, anti-bullying, etc. It really would be worth speaking to these people once your daughter returns to see how they can help her. \n\nAll the very best of luck to you. xxxx
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The problem is that you do not have any proof of paying money. As they took you to SA, can you prove their involvement in taking you to SA, like booking tickets, arranging passports, etc. You may ask some local policemen who is known to you or some friends about possibility. Be careful, they are no better either. They will extract further money from you. I think the best option is to contact a lawyer. Even if you pay him some money, it will be better than paying police initially. In any case you will need a lawyer to fight your case.
502646
Go back to your own country and ask them. Stop taking stuff from our children. I am not trying to be shitty. But just go home and come back here legally.
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Tell him to go to the nearest embassy or consulate of his native country, they will help him provided he still has the documentation from his native country.\n\nOtherwise tell him to go the nearest ICE office and they will help him.
288756
Call CPS and expose your case!\n\nIMMEDIATELY!!
130754
call the child services and report kiddnapp. grandma do have rights, but the child has no voice or choice. You must report this before he leves country. In Calfornia there is lots of help, especialy, free-legal aide. But if YOU DO NOT WANT TO CAUSE PROBLEMS, then you really do not want this child back. Their always help for children, step up and take action.