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<div>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.
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<div>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 now almost **5** and has been kept from me for **866 days** — since his abduction on **27 March 2024**. Despite three Kazakh court orders and a U.S. custody ruling in my favour, he still has not been returned. 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.
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<div><strong>The Heartbreaking Situation</strong>
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<div>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.
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<div>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.
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<div><strong>Why This Fight Is Urgent</strong>
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<div>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.
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<div><strong>What I Have Done So Far</strong>
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<li>I have won all major court battles in both California and Kazakhstan.
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<li>I have met multiple times with the U.S. consul in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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<li>The U.S. government is applying diplomatic pressure, but this is a slow process.
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<li>I have personally spent over $100,000 in legal fees and travel expenses.
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<li>I have taken multiple trips to Kazakhstan, each costing thousands of dollars.
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<li>I am now $80,000 in debt, and my U.S. lawyers have not been paid since July 2024.
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<li>I have reached out to multiple media outlets to share my story (please see below).
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<div><strong>Media Coverage of My Fight</strong>
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<div>My story has gained international attention, and several media outlets have covered my struggle to find my son and bring him back home:
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<div>San Francisco Chronicle (English): <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/emilyhoeven/article/guillaume-son-abduction-kazakhstan-19493214.phptarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read the article</a>
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<div>Kazakh Press (Kursiv Media, Kazakh): <a href="https://kz.kursiv.media/kk/2025-03-07/mlsdh-aksh-azamaty-balasyn-izdep-zhyrtarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read the article</a>
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<div>AstanaTV Segment (Russian): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kNCffqhdKotarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrertarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch on YouTube</a>
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<div>20minutes (French): <a href="https://www.20minutes.fr/societe/4148263-20250416-sais-vont-bien-deux-peres-battent-retrouver-enfants-enleves-kazakhstan-merestarget=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read the article</a>
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<div>Interview (French): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvDGZoanw_0target=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch on YouTube</a> (get English through auto translated caption)
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<div>Ouest-France (French): <a href="https://www.ouest-france.fr/faits-divers/disparition/il-ne-me-reconnait-pas-ce-pere-se-bat-pour-retrouver-son-fils-kidnappe-par-sa-mere-8e4a7904-3c58-11f0-88b0-943c4d024772target=_blankrel=noreferrer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Read the article</a>
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<div>Flyer from NCMEC: <a href="https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/2021445/1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FlyerMissingPerson</a>
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>I am launching this GoFundMe campaign to raise $26,000 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:
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<li><strong>Legal fees </strong>to fight against the ongoing legal delays and oblige enforcement of the court rulings.
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<li><strong>Private investigators </strong>to locate Maximilien since the police are refusing to help.
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<li><strong>Travel expenses </strong>for my trips back to Kazakhstan to push authorities and continue my search.
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<div><strong>I Will NEVER Stop Fighting for My Son</strong>
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<div>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.
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<div>Please donate and share this campaign. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me one step closer to my son.
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all for your kindness, generosity, and support.
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<div>Where things stand (August 2026): The court order is final and unenforced. I have begun a hunger strike as a last resort.
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<div>What your support funds: ongoing legal action, travel to Almaty, and day-to-day costs while I fight for Maximilien's return.
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<div> Full case, timeline, and how to amplify: <a href="https://bringmaxhome.carrd.co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://bringmaxhome.carrd.co/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://bringmaxhome.carrd.co/</a></a>
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