Where does the story take place?
RIO DE JANEIRO
What nationality is the father?
American
Who has custody of his son?
the boy's Brazilian family
How old is the boy?
Nine
Where is his mother?
deceased
Did the father want custody of his son?
yes
Was it eventually granted?
yes
By whom?
a lower court
Was that the first decision pertaining to the case?
no
Who else ruled on it?
the Brazilian Supreme Court
Why was their decision overturned?
the decision had "nothing to do with the merits" of the case
Where did the boys father live?
New Jersey