When she refused, they stated they would take custody of the girl, then give her up as a ward of the state. (babygaga.com)
A Virginia businessman is set to go on trial in New York on charges he helped a woman and her daughter flee the country rather than share custody of the girl with the woman's former partner when it was clear she was losing a yearslong custody battle. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Elisa's mother, Awilda Lopez, lost custody of the girl after passing along her cocaine addiction to Elisa at birth. (dnainfo.com)