Format: Kindle, Hardbound, Paperback.
Series: The Stealing of Emily.
Author: Martin Newbold.
ISBN: 9781666402445.
Book 1 of 5.

Overview:

The Stealing of Emily by Martin Newbold is a gripping and emotional account of one father’s decade-long struggle for access to his young daughter following the death of her mother. The book offers a harrowing exploration of the systemic failures within the family court system, revealing the personal and financial toll of a protracted legal battle.

Plot and Outline:

The Stealing of Emily is a poignant and deeply moving account by Martin Newbold, detailing the harrowing ten-year struggle of a father fighting for access to his young daughter following the death of their mother. This book sheds light on the bureaucratic and judicial obstacles faced by this devoted father, whose fight for justice was marked by frustration, determination, and significant personal and financial costs.

Plot Summary:

After the death of Emily’s mother in East Sussex in 2011, the father, driven by a profound sense of duty and love for his daughter, embarks on a relentless battle to secure access rights. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the widely publicized Mathew Alexander “Thorpe’s Lost Children” case, which revealed deep-seated issues within the family court system. The father’s case, akin to the Thorpe scandal, exposed systemic failures and injustices within the legal system.

The father’s journey, spanning over a decade, is marked by numerous attempts to communicate with and seek resolution from various authorities, culminating in a lengthy and costly battle that involved the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO). The emotional and financial toll of the struggle is immense, with costs estimated to exceed a million pounds. Despite his unwavering commitment and genuine family values, the father faces slander and obstruction from the family courts, which fail to even maintain proper records of hearings.

As the father navigates the labyrinthine legal system, he realizes that despite statutory reviews and legal requirements, there have been no significant updates or improvements since the publication of earlier works on similar issues in 2006. This realization prompts him to bring his story to the public eye, revealing the ongoing injustices and systemic flaws that continue to impact families like his.