I just think that if Canada would join USA it would surely put more pressure on Brazil to respect the Hague Convention and apply it correctly... It's not normal that it takes 5 years to return a child and that is causing psychological damages to children.
Francois Larivee
I think this is a great point to make....The more countries that join together and start pressuring for compliance w/ the Hague, the better..........
And now since Francois let the cat out of the bag, let me clue you into why this is a good place for us to focus and help.......
This thread was started by
Francois Larivee. MANY of you have heard his story and we have mentioned his case on this board many times. He has monitored this board thru the months but is only now going public. His son was kidnapped to Brazil.
Want to hear the kicker?
JPLS and PLS were HIS ATTORNEYS until JAN. 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk about conflict of interest!!!!!! I'll let him tell you why he fired them if he wants to.............
Anyway, he has gone HIGHER UP the courts than even Dave did and won. And still, his son remains in Brazil. He should get his son IMMEDIATELY based on Brazil's new understanding of the Hague, and yet he has not. THIS SHOULD BE the case that we can see results the fastest IMO...........This is a SLAM DUNK!!!
Furthermore, we have seen 1 Hague return from Brazil w/ Sean. BUT, we need it to become the "norm", as opposed to the exception. The Larivee case does not have the media attention or the "deceased wife" situation so if we can get another return w/out as drastic a circumstances, then we pave the way for many more returns. We don't want the dramatic circumstances surrounding the Goldman case to be the reason for returns. We want it to be because of the rule of law.
We have many new goals here now. I saw where Marty ( NicolesDAD ) is going public in a big way. Paul Toland and Patrick Braden have been public. There are so many that need our support.
And this is another cause that we need to support any way we can. This man has waited way to long like many others. This is a fight we should and can win. It's a no brainer IMO. Having 2 Hague returns in a short span with different sets of circumstances can only be good.
Support Francois Larivee and all of the others and don't restrict yourself to thinking "I don't live in Canada so I can't help".......k?
PS- Francois does not want to mention his son's name at his point but will consult w/ an attorney about the matter. Until then, when calling or emailing just reference Francois Larivee and his son.........
