David Goldman refused to relinguish his legal rights and started the legal fight to bring his son home. International law has been clearly on Mr. Goldman's side from the begining. However, Ms. Bianchi remarried a politically connected Brazilian attorney who just happens to specialize in international family law. Ms. Bianchi and her family have used every possible legal maneuver to keep Mr. Goldman from being reunited with his son. During this time, Mr. Goldman has had little contact with his son.
About a year and a half ago, Ms. Bianchi died while giving birth. Despite this tragedy, her family continued the legal fight and refused to return Sean to his father. Due to the power of traditional media, social media, and excellent public relations, the Obama administration along with several U.S. Senators and Congressmen have gotten involved with the case to strongly urge Brazil to follow international law which requires Sean to be returned to his father.
The Chief Justice of Brazil yesterday tweeted his decision to return Sean to his father and according to a report earlier today, Mr. Goldman's late wife's family will not appeal the Chief Justice's decision. Therefore, Mr. Goldman and his son could be reunited later today.
The use of social media is exploding and changing the way our entire society communicates. Even though the U.S. legal system is usually slow to adapt to change it will eventually have to embrace social media.
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