Bethany AlHaidari agreed to reconcile with Ghassan AlHaidari to convince him to afford her custody rights. In December 2019, Ghassan AlHaidari granted her permission to travel to the U.S. with Zaina to visit family in Chelan County. U.S. courts, when determining child custody in cases that cross state boundaries, typically follow rulings of the original court to avoid conflicts. “At the crux of this case is a very basic and complex question: What are the fundamental principles of human rights?” Ferrera wrote. Bethany AlHaidari is currently helping push House Bill 1042 through the state Legislature that will give courts more authority in cases like hers.

Source: The Herald March 04, 2021 14:15 UTC