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A mother and daughter are now free to return to the Netherlands after a ruling from the Family Court.
A mother and daughter are now free to return to the Netherlands after a ruling from the Family Court. Source: Supplied

A cross-continental custody battle has been resolved in favour of a Dutch mother, who fled Australia with her daughter to escape her abusive former partner.

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A cross-continental custody battle has been resolved in favour of a Dutch mother, who fled Australia with her daughter to escape her abusive former partner.

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