“And why are we to listen to the Hague? Has Obama bowed to them too?”
It appears they were living in Ireland when they split, and had a joint custody arrangement set up by an Irish judge (seems reasonable).
She decided she didn’t like it so she left with the boy and came to the US (keeping him here, perhaps the real reason why he lived most of his life in the US)
Since she broke the law in Ireland by not abiding by the reasonable custody arrangement ordered by the Irish judge, she faces consequences if she goes to Ireland.
So nobody is mistreating this woman, she simply wanted it her way, the whole way, but got herself in a pickle. I’m guessing the father will be more reasonable and find a way for the kid to visit his mom, but that’s up to him.
One thing that isn't mentioned in this piece but,I'll wager,is a huge factor is the fact that Europeans have *enormous* contempt for the US justice system...courts,police,prosecutors,etc.Europeans (including European courts) almost universally believe that out court system is about as "just" and "civilized" as that in any South American banana republic.
no "reasonable" "father" would demand that a small child abandon everything he has known since birth so daddy dearest could be the "winner"....