Isaac and Rebecca are Christopher Savoie's kids. A handsome son and a beautiful daughter of a courageous man, that took the law in his own hands to get them back when their mom snatched them away from United States soil that protected them and which had given them legally to their father.
Court documents state that Noriko hinted that she would take the kids----So, a temporary restraining order was issued. It was short lived-because it was lifted following a hearing.
What is the law in Japan on Family Law child custody cases?
Well, they govern by traditional beliefs....--------->>
1) Parental abductions are not considered a crime.
2) When a marriage ends, one parent usually makes a total and complete break from the child's life.
So, where do we stand in the case of Christopher and Noriko's case?
Well, Christopher went to Japan, and grabbed his kids while the mom walked them to a school there.
He drove them to the United States Consulate, so the kids could obtain passports.
But------Guess What? The ex-wife called the Japan police and they were there at the US Consulate when our fellow American arrived with his kids.
He is in jail now! Christopher Savoie is charged with the abduction of minors and it is a sentence that carries up to 5yrs. in prison.
Here in the United States, the ex-wife Noriko Savoie is a FUGITIVE!
USA, has no jurisdiction in Japan. Christopher is currently in jail awaiting trial.
1980 Hague Convention on international child abduction.
This international agreement standardizes laws, only among participating countries.
And the catch 22----Japan is not a participanting country of this law.
Antionette Christopher--------AC
