
A father in Antigua and Barbuda is fighting to reunite with his seven-year-old son, who was allegedly taken abroad by his mother in defiance of a court order.
Lyndon Bristol, originally from Guyana but a resident of Antigua for over 15 years, says his son, Naik, has been missing for more than two years.
Bristol and Naik’s mother separated in 2019, finalizing their divorce in 2022. The court had granted a 50/50 custody arrangement, but disputes arose, with Bristol claiming he was repeatedly denied access to his son.
Eventually, Naik’s mother left the country with the child, despite a court order stating neither parent could travel with him without mutual consent.
Bristol first grew suspicious when his ex-partner asked for assistance in obtaining Naik’s passport. Shortly after, she and the child left Antigua. Following investigations, Bristol discovered they had traveled to Barbados but had since moved elsewhere.
A court later granted him full custody, yet he remains unable to locate his son.
Interpol has issued a Yellow Notice for Naik, indicating he has been abducted, and a Red Notice for his mother, restricting their international travel. Bristol credits legal intervention for progressing the case, but he remains frustrated by bureaucratic delays and a lack of communication from law enforcement agencies.
Despite his distress, Bristol believes his son is safe but accuses his ex-wife of acting out of spite. He insists he will never deny her access to their child but urges a resolution to end their prolonged legal battle.

His lawyer, Monique Gordon, has criticized the slow pace of the courts, suggesting a mother in his position would have received swifter action. The legal team has reached out to the FBI and US immigration authorities, who have pledged assistance in locating Naik.
Bristol remains steadfast in his quest to reunite with his son, vowing to fight until Naik is safely back in his arms.
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You women sick as f*ck when yall nor give these men jacket, you keeping kids from them because of bitterness not to mention using child support money for your own personal uses..
Everyone need to stop the bias towards women in domestic disputes. I agree with with Monique Gordon, of that was the father who kidnap the child, the law would have come down on him quick and in a hurry. Also, the minute women claim abuse everyone run and judge the man as guilty when it is actually him who is being abused. Men are human and have rights to which need to be attended to quickly. There are many abusive women out there who hide behind the law. It got to stop. SMH.
Real talk white plains
Wicked woman chut off all communication with the man it dnt matter the reason u all divorce leave the child out
This happens more often than people realize. If it’s Canada then he’s screwed as there’s no treaty on child abduction between Antigua and Canada as I found out when my son was kidnapped. I’ll take one guess who the mothers lawyers were.
So when the child is back here the court will instrucciones you to pay the child 100 a week and the mother suffer with no assistance? , no one to keep the child for her to work , 100 can’t pay baby Sitter, that can’t even feed the child, girl run and hide
I hope the father got through with his son
I know of a father that is going through a simulator situation. The lady refuse to let him see his child.
In another situation, as soon as the courts couldn’t. Mandate child support and alimony, she took the children and left the island.
This type of situation won’t stop because the courts allow it to happen. They see men as being the badguy all the time. To the brother fighting for his child, I wish you all the best and remember time is longer than rope. Her luck will run out soon and only then she will learn the consequences of her actions.
To all the other father suffering in silence, stay strong. Maintain as much contact with your children as you can. Someday they will see.
There is too sad to a story. I am not saying she is right to do what she did if she did, but remember men go out there and do whatever they have to do. The only difference is they cannot bring home a belly. But sometimes they bring home more than that. STI and other infectious diseases. So please keep it real.
this comment does not fit an abduction story. what are you doing tryoing to conflate and distract? your actions are wicked. she did what she did. there is no if. there is a red notice out for the woman by interpol. the courts have already decided. where is the if? you are a part of this sick nonsense.
This is really sad because the mother technically has more rights than the father, you can’t get a passport without her consent you can’t see your child after birth if the mom is in the recovery even if you are married .. not all fathers are bad and not all mothers are good … let’s change these ancient laws …..
Your problem is not a huge one. If she is in America that makes it easier. Find her location/address. Pass it on to ICE. Tomorrow you will see her name on the list of people awaiting repatriation to Antigua. Your som will also be back.
Parental custody battles are always heartbreaking, and it’s good to see this father standing up for his rights. Every child deserves to have both parents involved in their life, and legal frameworks should support fair resolutions in such cases. That being said, it would be helpful to know more details about how the child was taken abroad without proper authorization—were legal loopholes exploited, or was there a failure in the system? This situation should prompt a review of policies to ensure better safeguards against international custody disputes.
This case highlights potential gaps in border control and legal enforcement. Stricter measures should be in place to prevent such incidents from happening in the first place.
WHAT THE HELL…? …FATHER FIGHTING FOR SON
From professional knowledge of the ‘…Custody Claim Procedures.’
NOW:
Notwithstanding the reported ‘…COURT-ORDERED RESTRICTION.’
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FACTS:
(i) ‘…No male within this jurisdiction, has ‘…EVER GIVEN BIRTH TO A CHILD YET.’
(ii) …Present at the ‘…MAGISTRATE’S COURT,’ when:
(a) …AN OUT OF WEDLOCK ‘…DADDY,’ was claiming ‘…PATERNITY RIGHT TO CUSTODY:
(b) …WHEN THE ‘…BABY MOMMY’ gave ‘…EVIDENCE ON OATH,’ that the ‘…CLAIMANT/DADDY’ was ‘…NOT THE FATHER: and
(c) …ADJUDICATING MAGISTRATE, now ‘…Practicing Attorney, ‘…COSBERT CUMBERBATCH,’ ruled against the apparent ‘…DONDO HEAD DADDY,’ that he was ‘…NOT THE PUTATIVE FATHER.’
***
FURTHER:
(iv) …No matter what ‘…GENDER’ or ‘…REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN’ they wish, or may undergo ‘…SURGICAL PROCEDURE,’ they will quicker ‘…GIVE BIRTH’ to a ….? than anyone with the : ‘…IMAGE AND LIKENESS OF GOD:
***
BIT HUMOR:
AFTER THE EMBARRASSING AND PAINFUL ORDEAL, HE TRIED TO ‘ADOPT’ A CHICKEN.’
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SUGGESTION:
ALWAYS REQUEST ‘…COURT-ORDERED PATERNITY TEST.’
***
There are many such cases and most fathers just lie low and take it easy because the courts almost always seem to side with the mothers in these matters. Regrettably in these bitter divorce proceedings, mothers and sometimes fathers uses the children in order to get even or to spite the co parent. There are no winners here…they are both making it difficult for the child.
Everyone is giving their 2 cent. But! We don’t know what really happened why the mother take the child and left the island. We cannot just take what the man said and forget the mother and even the child have a side of this story also.
Maybe the mother have a genuine reason why this father is to be kept away from the child.
We cannot always react emotional when we hear something because we don’t know the whole story.
Why are you telling us this??? Do you want a grater for your tears? The child is probably much better off.
Tell us what you did to mother or child why they needed to escape. Were you uncooperative in getting the child a better life elsewhere? Don’t you want better for your own child?
Nobody makes more “noise” and public scandal than mediocre fathers beating their chest and looking sympathy.
Court gave you custody in her absence not because you are some pinnacle of great fatherhood.
wow!!
At least you got to see your child
Some people are not fortunate like you to see their child come into the world
Hope you are reunited with your child soon
@Dawn
Key word “Illegally”!!!! -> in a way that is contrary to or forbidden by law
“(A father in Antigua and Barbuda is fighting to reunite with his seven-year-old son, who was allegedly taken abroad by his mother in defiance of a court order.)”
Meaning, she was not in the right to do so no matter how biased you may be to women rights and privileges.
Get help soon
Did the court ever look to see how many fathers not paying there child and children money you but a warrant for them and stll not paying and the mother have to struggle is time the government need to look into them situations mother carry her child for 9 months she had her pain.
If we learn to put children needs first it would be so much more simpler. I am hoping for fairness in this situation.