A Polish woman, who refused to give up her 4-year old son to his German father at court's order, will be deprived of her parental rights. The court ruled, that her son should be taken away from her, if necessary by force.

The woman has been fighting over child custody rights with her German ex-husband for two years now. In March, a court in Krakow ruled that she had no right to disobey the court's order and that she must give up her child to the German father.

“I still hope we won't have to resort to forceful means, but we have to brace ourselves for that, too. We have appointed an officer, who will take the child away from the mother, assisted by the police. If necessary, this will be done by force,” said Krakow court spokesman, Judge Waldemar Żurek.

The woman refused to disclose her address during court trial and is hoping to keep the child. (jn/mmj)