Chris Savoie was arrested in Japan after taking his children back from his ex-wife, Noriko Savoie, who illegally abducted them. He attempted to enter the U.S. constable, but Japanese police blocked him and eventually arrested him.
A while ago in Tennessee, Chris was given full-custody in the courts after his wife fled to Japan with her children illegally. Tennessee authorities have also issued a warrant for Noriko’s arrest. Unfortunately, these legal decisions matter little to Japanese authorities, who almost always awarded custody to mothers and do not recognize U.S. family court orders.
Chris’s current wife, Amy, has been informed that he will be formally charged with a crime, but was not told about what the specific charges are.
His story has highlighted one of the largest problems with family law, the enforcement of court rulings. It also underscores the need for greater cooperation between foreign countries in matters of family law. San Francisco family attorneys are faced with these issues on a regular basis. In fact, given our city’s number of non-natives, Bay Area residents have to deal with the issue much more than people living in other areas. If you are worried your ex may abduct your children, call Randall Richmond immediately.
To read more about Chris and his tragic tale, read the article on CBS News.
This month marks the fortieth anniversary of a revolutionary change in our country. Although its significance is often overlooked, California’s no-fault divorce law has made a major impact on the society we live in.
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