An inability to locate abducted children taken to Mexico remains the single largest frustration that left-behind parents face.

It is also a tragedy that jeopardizes children and has substantial long-term consequences for the "left-behind" parent, the child, the family, and society.

Similarly, left-behind parents experience a wide range of emotions including betrayal, loss, anger, and depression.

When no other resources are available, this fund has at times been used to assist left-behind parents with travel costs associated with reunification.

These delays are particularly pronounced in cases in which the left-behind parent can not afford to retain a private attorney.

There is no law requiring a left-behind parent to give authority in writing to the other parent.

"It absolutely aids the relationship with the left-behind parent and therefore makes it easier for the judge to permit the move."

Parental child abduction is a tragedy that has long-term consequences for both the child and the left-behind parent.

Return of the child is to the member nation rather than specifically to the left-behind parent.