Recent content by mls9876

Help! Thank you for your reply.. here are the details: He was born in the states to Turkish citizens (here temporarily for schooling). He then returned to Turkey at a few months of age. However, he was granted US citizenship due to being born here. (now has dual citizenship) He moved back to...

Thank you I am so sorry for what you went through- yes, this is very terrifying. Worst of all, a child cannot enjoy both her parents when something like this happens, which can be devastating. I have found out about so many women who have been through similar things- I thought something like...

Again- facts I have spoken with the Turkish Consulate. I need legal advice- any would be appreciated. Thank you!

Facts I spoke with the Turkish consulate regarding Turkish law. Women/children do NOT have the same rights as men. It was stated to me by an official of the Turkish government. This is not about stereotypes, it is about my daughters safety. Please do not use my issue as your soapbox. I am on...

thank you! thank you so much for your sensitivity, i was beginning to feel that my daughter's safety was less important to people than her father's rights. if she is removed, turkey is a muslim country where women are "owned". i would very likely not get her back. i am trying to have him...

child custody no ma'am, i did not know he was a muslim on paper. that fact was lied to me about. there are a number of things that i was in the dark about for a long time. some people do have illnesses/problems with lying in this world. hindsight is 20/20, not the future. thank you for you...

citizenship He was born here to Turkish citizens, then returned to Turkey at 3 months of age, so his dual citizenship is recognized in both countries for that reason. (he did not immigrate here). I was informed that if he did not have the proper documentation proving she was his daughter...

Thank you for your help... I appreciate your advice!! Unfortunately, in this country (with all that's happened), he did not have to renounce his citizenship to Turkey (a very Muslim country). You'd think he would have to, but.... My problem is that 1) the court at some point may allow him to...

What is the name of your state? Texas Is it possible for a dual citizen (U.S. and Turkey) to serve in the Turkish armed services and still retain American citizenship? I heard that you cannot pledge an oath to another country and still remain an American. (I would imagine even more so, with...

Child Protection - NEED HELP ASAP! What is the name of your state? Ohio I am seeking advice on any and all case laws regarding child protection from abduction. I am the mother of a 2 month old daughter, born to myself (an American citizen) and her father (a Turkish national/American citizen)...