I'll tell u a quick version of events
we are from the uk,our daughter lives on the Gold Coast,she is divorced 2 yrs from her Australian husband,
We had a call from her on Sunday last week,to say her 6yr old daughter and 2 yr old son were .taken by her ex husband .she managed to grab her 4 yr old son
We managed to get a flight out from Heathrow the same day.believe me that was the longest flight of our lives.
on arriving .my daughter was served with a dvo.stopping her and us going anywhere near the children.He even accused my husband and myself.of abusing the children every time we come over.even saying we beat them,starve them,and burn them.
My daughter took out her own dvo,as she was frightened the little boy would be snatched next.
we went to court on Monday.he didn't show up.he was served via text,but the police were unable to contact him in person,so it was adjourned till next Tuesday.
In the meantime he's allowed her to see the children for 8mins,in the police station( her choice)
We are hitting a brick wall.every way we turn.as a dad he is allowed to just take them.
we are all going crazy.its so very frustrating.were unable to eat,sleep.and our daughter is falling apart.
Im writing this in absolute desperation.