Helping Simon Maddison in his quest for child custody justice

$4,830 donated
Given by 29 generous donors in around 11 months

Assisting Simon's fight for justice after having his daughter unlawfully removed from him and her country of residence (New Zealand).

International

The situation no parent expects themselves to be in.

A daughter, a NZ citizen by birth, unlawfully removed from New Zealand and officially acknowledged as such by the Danish court system. No support from the New Zealand government. Grossly imbalanced legal representation in a foreign land, in a foreign language, half a world away. Hostile and apparently unqualified psychological reports incorrectly biased in their opinions. Sky high legal and travel costs associated with short order court appearances. Battling a Danish judicial system that flies in the face of international conventions as laid down by the Hague with regard to child kidnapping and custody battles.

You will find Simon's plight has been well documented over the last few years both by the New Zealand and Danish press. It is a story that pulls at the heart strings of all who hear it. Those who know Simon cannot bear to see him and his family continue their plight while we sit on the sidelines, hands tied.

Now, thanks to Give a Little we can at least assist Simon in one aspect of the struggle, the financial aspect.

INTERNATIONAL DONATIONS; PLEASE SEE UPDATE AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE

Some further reading:

https://nationalparentsorganization.org/recent-articles?id=20792

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/6534435/Kiwi-father-in-international-custody-battle

Scott Rooney's involvement (page creator)

I am one of Simon's many friends and supporters here in Denmark. There are so many supporters over Europe and in New Zealand, both kiwi and Danish who are constantly bewildered how such a situation as Simon's can come to pass. It grieves me to see a person do everything so correctly, so fairly and yet get treated so very poorly by the authorities that apparently exist to deliver justice. This is how we can help.

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Latest update

International donations- work around  20 January 2015

Those that are having trouble donating from countries outside New Zealand can still assist in the cause.

You just need to write a quick email to... helpdesk@givealittle.co.nz

Please write your card name and number and Give a Little will allow a payment from that card.

You can also copy and paste this text (below) into your email, just adding your own details.

Hello there Give a Little folks

I wish to make an overseas donation but cannot as the transaction is declined on technical grounds.

I wish to assist with Simon Maddison in his quest for child custody justice.

My credit card number is ******

The name on the card is **** ****

Please allow me to make a payment from this card.

Thanks.

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Kiwi vikings
Kiwi vikings on 24 Dec 2015
We had a raffle in your honour during one of the world cup classics, the luck ticket was one beautiful All Black jersey. all the best from the kiwi boys up here in DK. Merry Christmas.
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Guest Donor on 24 May 2015
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Vanessa & Jeff
Vanessa & Jeff on 12 May 2015
Keep up the good work Simon & Jacqui xx
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Guest Donor on 11 May 2015
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Vin & Jeff
Vin & Jeff on 30 Jan 2015
All the best Simon xx
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This campaign started on 16 Jan 2015 and ended on 25 Dec 2015.