saralsim81
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
I am not sure which forum this belongs in, as the circumstances are quite complicated. I am trying to find out what rights exist for the family of a missing woman (missing since July 5th), who is presumed to be the victim of foul play at the hands of her husband, in regards to the couple's 5 year old daughter. The husband fled with the 5 year old daughter to Venezuela (his home country), prior to his wife's disappearance being reported. The authorities have not been able to contact him in months. The child was born in the United States, but does have dual citizenship with Venezuela. To further complicate matters, the missing mother is from Belgium (does have U.S. citizenship), and her family is located in Belgium. Authorities have yet to find a body, and it is unlikely that charges will be filed without one. Extradition from Venezuela is unlikely, and isn't even an option until an arrest warrant is filed. In the mean time, this little girl, who has never been away from her mother, and has always lived in the United States, is being hidden in Venezuela. Does this mother's family have any hope of being able to recover this child?
I am not sure which forum this belongs in, as the circumstances are quite complicated. I am trying to find out what rights exist for the family of a missing woman (missing since July 5th), who is presumed to be the victim of foul play at the hands of her husband, in regards to the couple's 5 year old daughter. The husband fled with the 5 year old daughter to Venezuela (his home country), prior to his wife's disappearance being reported. The authorities have not been able to contact him in months. The child was born in the United States, but does have dual citizenship with Venezuela. To further complicate matters, the missing mother is from Belgium (does have U.S. citizenship), and her family is located in Belgium. Authorities have yet to find a body, and it is unlikely that charges will be filed without one. Extradition from Venezuela is unlikely, and isn't even an option until an arrest warrant is filed. In the mean time, this little girl, who has never been away from her mother, and has always lived in the United States, is being hidden in Venezuela. Does this mother's family have any hope of being able to recover this child?
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