The Fight for Justice in an International Custody Battle The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is meant to protect children from wrongful removal across borders. But what happens when the very system designed to protect is allegedly manipulated?
In the case of Mene vs. Sokola, a father from Poland is speaking out, exposing what he claims to be a deeply flawed and corrupted legal process that failed his child and violated his parental rights.
Kaja Sokola Image Source: linkOverview of the Hague Convention Child Abduction Case
In April 2022, I filed a Hague Abduction Convention petition in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 22-cv-10333 (KPF)). The case centered on the wrongful retention of my son (“BFS”, age 6), who was unlawfully taken from Warsaw, Poland to the United States by his mother, Kaja Sokola, in January 2022.
Kaja and I had been married since 2015 and lived together as a family in Poland until the abduction.
Despite compelling evidence, the U.S. court ruled against my petition, a decision that has since been widely reported on by legal blogs and mainstream media. But critical facts were never revealed publicly — until now.
S.F.Mené and his son. Image Source: LinkKey Allegations of Corruption and Legal Misconduct
1. Concealment of Mental Health and Substance Abuse History
According to Kaja’s own family — including her mother and sisters — Kaja has a 20-year history of severe mental illness and/or alcohol dependency. This critical information was not disclosed in court and was actively hidden by her legal team, which included:
- Richard Min, Esq. (Green Kaminer Min & Rockmore LLP)
- Jonathan Schaffer-Goddard, Esq. (Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP)
- Michal Wochnik (AMW Legal, Poland)
2. Witness Tampering and Obstruction of Justice
Several alarming acts of alleged witness tampering and obstruction of justice occurred during the trial:
- Remote witness testimony was unlawfully recorded and shared with others, violating sequestration rules.
- Witnesses were coached on their testimony, undermining the independence and credibility of their statements.
These actions, I believe, directly influenced the outcome of the case and denied me due process.
Child Endangerment and CPS Investigations in New York
Summer 2024 Incidents
During video calls with my son, I witnessed alarming scenes. Kaja was found unconscious, apparently intoxicated, in her high-rise Manhattan apartment with BFS left unsupervised. On one occasion, my son believed his mother had died. These dangerous situations prompted the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) to open an investigation, and NYPD officers visited her residence multiple times.
Kaja was detained and placed under psychiatric evaluation but released both times within 24 hours.
Prior Incidents in 2022
In 2022, at the Trump International Hotel in NYC, Kaja—again allegedly intoxicated—allowed BFS (then only 3 years old) to wander alone into the building’s lobby. Thankfully, hotel staff intervened before he could leave the building.
Despite my reports, ACS failed to act decisively at the time.
Custody Decisions in Poland and Legal Status in 2025
In September 2024, a Polish court awarded me sole physical and legal custody of our son. Despite this, Kaja continues to retain him in the U.S., in violation of Polish law. Since then, she has made multiple failed attempts to overturn the custody order and has not returned to Poland to participate in proceedings she herself initiated.
Under Polish law, her continued retention of our son is now legally defined as parental kidnapping.
Pending Motion in U.S. Court
On October 14, 2024, my attorney, Michael S. Pascazi, Esq., filed a Rule 59(e)/60(b) motion in U.S. federal court, seeking to reopen the Hague case. The motion introduces new evidence and outlines the alleged corruption and misconduct during the original trial.
Final Thoughts: A Call for Truth, Justice, and Accountability
What began as a Hague Convention custody case has evolved into something far more serious: a potential international legal scandal involving suppression of evidence, child endangerment, and judicial failure.
It is my belief that Kaja Sokola, as well as those who helped facilitate or cover up the truth, must be held accountable in both U.S. and Polish courts.
For Further Inquiry
For journalists, legal professionals, or interested parties seeking additional details, please contact my legal counsel:
📧 Michael S. Pascazi, Esq.
📩 Email: mene@pascazilaw.com
Sebastien’s X Profile For More Proof
Corruption of Mene vs. Sokola Hague International Child Abduction Convention Case. See U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, bearing docket number: 22-cv-10333 (KPF).
— S.F.Mené (@MS01503115) April 6, 2025
Respondent, Kaja Sokola (“Kaja”), was represented in said case in New York by counsel,…
