NSW my ex taking my child abroad

[S-c-o-t-t]

Hi everyone , my ex ( the mother of my child ) ask me to take the child ( 5 years old ) overseas for holiday ( 2 weeks ) and I signed the documents for the passport for my child but my ex didn't come back .Its been one month without any call or information . My ex took my child to usa .My child is Australian citizen by born .What should I do ? Thank you

 

[AllForHer]

Have a read of this: https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMa.../Documents/Guide-for-applicants-abduction.pdf

 

[S-c-o-t-t]

i did now but I don't have any court order or any parent agreement .

 

[AllForHer]

So you apply for parenting orders to have the child returned to Australia. You need to contact the Attorney General's Office for advice on how to proceed.

 

[S-c-o-t-t]

thank you so much

 

[Rod]

You'll need to apply to the Family Court (not the Federal Circuit Court) for urgent, interim and final orders.

Urgent - Recovery of child.
Interim - How you want 'custody' to work while final orders are worked through
Final orders - How you want to parenting to work in the longer term.

I'd also be asking for a costs order against your ex for the urgent orders you are seeking. Not sure of your chances of a costs order being granted but worth a try.

The actions of your ex are likely to work in your favour in the short and medium term so take advantage of it while you can.

If you can't afford a lawyer at least ask at your local community legal centre for some advice on how to go about getting your child back.

 

[S-c-o-t-t]

thanks alot