Holly Sosa said: October 4, 2008 5:42 am PST
Mr. Schulz,
Although I don't agree with the kidnapping. I DO understand your desperation in wanting to be with your children.
I have a similar situation however mine involves international custody which is even more of a complication.
My children (american citizens) were taken back to Argentina by their birth father when they were 7 & 9 years of age.
Even though I had 100% court awarded custody and he had court visitations (which by the way he never exercised).
Until this moment, they had never lived with him since he left us when they were 1 & 3 years of age.
I have three lawyers in Argentina but after six 1/2 years still cannot get them out of there. Not only that, but they are totally brainwashed against me now so even if I did get them they probably would not come with me.
When I got divorced the only promise I made to my children was to never hide or keep them away from their father.
A least I can sleep at night knowing that I followed all the "laws" & "rules".
And by doing the "right" thing I lost my children.
I only wish now I WOULD have went in hiding. The laws, be it right here in the US or in a foreign country unfortunately encourage one or the other parent to go to drastic measures because of a totally unfair system that does NOT TAKE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILDREN into consideration whatsoever.
Even though I am the mother in this case it happens to both parents. It has all but destroyed my life. I always wanted to start a support group so if you know any please let me know.
When I watched your daughter on Dr. Phil it gave me hope that one day my children will see and know the truth.
Thanks for sharing your story.
Holy