A global custody battle has been before the Family Court for almost three years. Photo: NZH FileAn overseas father who has been awarded sole parenting of his son after a long-running custody battle with the boy's Kiwi mother fears he may have to wait even longer until they can return home due to concerns about them travelling overseas because of Covid-19. The mother appealed the decision - but dropped it just before the hearing was due to go ahead this month. The father had initially planned to take the boy back to the country the father had lived in for 25 years. The boy's mother declined to comment, but told the Herald last year that both parents loved the boy very much and wanted the best for him.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 28, 2020 22:07 UTC