Funding Legal Action to Reunite with My Abducted Son

Dear campaign donor,

First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time and consideration in reading my story and in helping me during these difficult times.

My name is Guillaume Garreau, and I am a French-American father fighting an unimaginable battle to be reunited with my beloved son, Maximilien. He is 3.5 years old and has been cruelly kept away from me ever since his mother abducted him over a year ago. Despite winning multiple court cases in both the United States and Kazakhstan, I am still unable to see or bring my son home. Now, I am out of financial resources and need your help to continue this fight.

The Heartbreaking Situation

One year ago, my ex-wife refused to return from what was supposed to be a two-week vacation in Kazakhstan with our son. She was charged with parental child abduction in the U.S., and an arrest order was issued against her. She has also been placed on Interpol’s wanted list. In Kazakhstan, I successfully won the abduction case, but enforcement has been stalled. The local police in Almaty, Kazakhstan refuses to take action simply because I am a foreigner, despite the court rulings in my favor.

Instead of complying with the law, my ex-wife has filed multiple frivolous legal cases to delay any enforcement possible. She is now suing my enforcement agent to prevent him from locating and safely bringing my son back home. Meanwhile, I continue to face overwhelming legal costs to fight for justice.

Why This Fight Is Urgent

Maximilien was diagnosed with autism last year, but his mother refuses to acknowledge the diagnosis or seek therapy for him. My son needs all of the resources he can get in order to improve his social and emotional skills as he continues to grow. Unfortunately, his mother keeps him socially isolated, depriving him of the care and interaction he desperately needs. Neighboring witnesses in Kazakhstan have reported that she and her mother frequently argue, and that Maximilien is rarely seen outside their apartment. This is not a safe or healthy environment for my son as he needs to socialize with other children, interact with others in real-life situations, and receive an overall good education in school.

What I Have Done So Far

Media Coverage of My Fight

My story has gained international attention, and several media outlets have covered my struggle to find my son and bring him back home:

San Francisco Chronicle (English): Read the article

Kazakh Press (Kursiv Media, Kazakh): Read the article

AstanaTV Segment (Russian): Watch on YouTube

20minutes (French): Read article

Interview (French): Watch on YouTube (get English through auto translated caption)

How You Can Help

I am launching this GoFundMe campaign to raise $10,000 to help cover urgent legal fees and travel expenses so I can continue searching for my son. Every dollar will go directly towards the following:

I Will NEVER Stop Fighting for My Son

I love Maximilien more than anything in this world, and I refuse to let him grow up in isolation, without the love and care he deserves. I have exhausted all my financial resources, but I will not give up. He is my only son, and I would do anything for him to ensure he is safe, happy, and thriving. With your support, I can continue this fight and bring my little boy home.

Please donate and share this campaign. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to my son.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for your kindness, generosity, and support.