Tuesday, 16 August 2011 15:34

Mothers Being Prosecuted For Parental Kidnapping

Written by  Matt Allen
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parental kidnappingA Michigan woman who fled the state after refusing to turn over her children to their dad, the custodial parent, has been arrested and charged with two counts of custodial interference a.k.a. parental kidnapping.

This news comes as it’s also being reported that three children kidnapped four years ago by their mother have been located in Mexico and will be reunited with their family.

In the Michigan case, Wendi Sue Carpenter and her two children were located in Colorado roughly three weeks after she was scheduled to return the children to their father in Michigan, according to FOX 17 News. This kidnapping follows years of unsubstantiated false allegations against her ex-husband, the news source reports.

The father, Eric Carpenter, reported his children missing when Wendi didn’t show for the scheduled custody exchange. The FBI was eventually brought in and obtained a federal warrant for the mother’s arrest.

Incredibly, the women’s current husband said the mother does not want to "hurt [the kids] in any way" and that he "can’t imagine what they’re going through emotionally right now."

The emotional trauma inflicted on these children by their mother is shared by three other children whose mother violated the child custody agreement with her ex-husband by kidnapping her children four years ago.

Jennifer Lopez DeJongh and her children were found in Mexicali, Mexico, and have been transferred to U.S. authorities.

She and her ex-husband, Brian Miller, were fighting over custodial rights regarding medical and educational decisions before the alleged kidnapping, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The three children are the grandchildren of Rep. Gary Miller of California.

Here’s hoping these parental kidnapping cases are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Wendi Carpenter’s court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 30. DeJongh is currently being held on $500,000 bail and faces up to three years in prison for child custody deprivation.

If you are a victim of parental kidnapping, contact a mens divorce attorney immediately. To schedule an appointment with the divorce lawyers for men at Cordell and Cordell, contact the Cordell & Cordell Law Firm. Additional divorce resources are available at DadsDivorce.com.

 

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8 comments

  • Comment Link Darnell Sunday, 18 November 2012 06:01 posted by Darnell

    my daughter's mother and I have joint custody since our daughter was born but I have been constantly denied my rights to be properly involved in my daughter's life. I haven't seen my daughter over 2 months now because she is not letting me and I found out from a friend that she has moved to a different state. What do I do now? I'm desperately in need of some advice, pleaseeeee! What can I do to get my daughter back?

  • Comment Link Steven Tuesday, 28 August 2012 01:13 posted by Steven

    Please read the law. Most people think the law is only for gross cases of Kidnapping. Most crimes start small and grow to be very bad. With proper court orders, it is a felony after 24 hours with only a few exceptions. Note - it is not a civil issue after 24 hour, the law is very clear it is a felony.

    THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT)
    Act 328 of 1931


    750.350a Taking or retaining child by adoptive or natural parent; intent; violation as felony; penalty; restitution for financial expense; effect of pleading or being found guilty; probation; discharge and dismissal; nonpublic record; defense.
    Sec. 350a.
    (1) An adoptive or natural parent of a child shall not take that child, or retain that child for more than 24 hours, with the intent to detain or conceal the child from any other parent or legal guardian of the child who has custody or parenting time rights pursuant to a lawful court order at the time of the taking or retention, or from the person or persons who have adopted the child, or from any other person having lawful charge of the child at the time of the taking or retention.
    (2) A parent who violates subsection (1) is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year and 1 day, or a fine of not more than $2,000.00, or both.
    (search and read it all)

  • Comment Link Melissa Tuesday, 14 February 2012 15:36 posted by Melissa

    I think mothers or custodial parents should also be prosecuted for parental kidnapping when they deny father's or NCP's visits. Whether she denies him an hour, a day or a week...she should be prosecuted...and if the reason she provides is because "the children don't want to see their father" then she should lose custody all together...if she allowed her children to skip school repeatedly because they didnt feel like going that excuse would be unacceptable...how much more important is a father child relationship? Encourage...NO!!! MANDATE a relationship between your children and their father, or give them up! And for the love of Pete stop fighting bitterly to keep custody only to complain of the "woes" of single motherhood!!!!

  • Comment Link JWC Saturday, 28 January 2012 22:21 posted by JWC

    my child was kidnapped from me 16 years ago, and the mother concealed the child. i found her on a social network four states away, and now the police are telling me its a family court issue. prior to the mother kidnapping her, the police were called to our home by me for assault and battery. then she came back and stole my moms car. that was the last i ever seen of her. this is crazy ass stuff when it come to males.

  • Comment Link Steven Burda Thursday, 13 October 2011 10:28 posted by Steven Burda

    I've been a victim of parental alienation...


    - Steven Burda

  • Comment Link mike gallagher Sunday, 04 September 2011 20:22 posted by mike gallagher

    I have full legal and physical custody of my daughter and the police won't enforce it to get my child handed over to me....what should I do....I'm her father and she is 8....should I go there and take her while she is playing outside

  • Comment Link MensRights.com admin Thursday, 25 August 2011 12:44 posted by MensRights.com admin

    You need to contact an attorney in Canada immediately. International abduction is a highly complex area of law that is dependent on each country's laws along with their allegiance, or lack thereof, to the Hague Convention. Do not waste time; get in touch with an attorney immediately. To learn more about the Hague Convention, visit: http://www.mensrights.com/index.php/Articles/Hague-Convention-International-Child-Abduction-Help.html

  • Comment Link E Wednesday, 24 August 2011 21:31 posted by E

    I have a friend with a similar problem...
    The dad, mom, children are all Canadian...
    They have a legal arrangement where the children can spend the summer vacation with the mom in Haiti.

    The mother does not want to return to Canada...

    My friend requires resources that may be available to help...

    He has filed a police report...

    Thank youin advance for any help or advise.

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