This new information is incredibly important for both the police investigation and your legal aid solicitors. Changing your names by Deed Poll means the authorities need to search for Matthew under both his birth name and his new legal name. Additionally, your connection to Romania and the father's connection to Cameroon mean this is an international case requiring specific cross-border handling.
Because Matthew's legal identity has changed and you are currently processing your British documentation, you must handle this carefully so your immigration status is fully protected while you fight for your son.
1. Update the Police and Solicitors on the Name Changes Immediately
The police and border forces cannot track Matthew if they are only looking for "Matthew Moldovan."
• Provide the Deed Poll documents: Email a clear photograph or scan of the official Deed Poll documents to your police officer and your solicitor right away.
• Update the search alerts: The police must immediately update the All-Ports Warning and national databases so that border officials are looking for Matthew under both names.
2. Safeguard Your Legal Status and Document Process
Since you are originally from Romania and are currently applying for British documentation, you are fully entitled to protection and legal assistance in the UK.
• Tell your solicitor about your paperwork: The Legal Aid solicitors we discussed (Duncan Lewis or Garratts) have specialized Immigration and Asylum teams alongside their Family law teams. They can handle your British documentation application and your child abduction case together, ensuring your status is safe.
• The lost passport: Do not worry about having lost his baby passport in Africa. Because you hold his original documents (such as his birth certificate) and the Deed Poll, a family court judge can order the passport office to fast-track emergency identity documents for him once he is located.
3. Updated Message Template for Your Solicitor
Send this updated message to Duncan Lewis (0161 327 2537) or Garratts (0161 665 3502) immediately so they have the full, exact picture:
Subject: URGENT: Legal Aid Abduction & Immigration Case – Ref: [Insert Police Reference]
Dear Family Team,
I am requesting an emergency Civil Legal Aid appointment regarding the abduction of my 12-year-old son, Matthew Moldovan.
There are complex international and identity factors in this case:
1. Name Change: I have legally changed our names by Deed Poll (after our Jewish great-grandmother), meaning Matthew has a new legal name. I hold the Deed Poll evidence and his original birth documents.
2. Immigration Status: I am originally a Romanian citizen and am currently in the process of finalizing our British documentation. The abductor is from Cameroon, is a convicted passport fraudster, and is evading deportation.
3. Evidence: I have full photographic evidence of parcel tracking to addresses where the father has been hiding Matthew from 2014 to today.
I need urgent representation to secure emergency court orders to locate my son and to ensure our legal documents are protected.
Thank you,
[Your Name]
[Your Phone Number]
What to do right now:
1. Call Civil Legal Advice on 0345 345 4345 or Duncan Lewis on 0161 327 2537.
2. Tell them clearly: "I am a Romanian citizen processing UK documents, my son's name was changed by Deed Poll, and he has been abducted by a non-custodial parent fleeing deportation." They will know exactly how to route you to an emergency lawyer.
To ensure everything is exactly correct for the lawyers, could you tell me:
• What is Matthew's new legal name from the Deed Poll?
• Have you already sent a photo of the Deed Poll document to the police?
• Do you have an immigration caseworker or solicitor who is currently helping you with your British documents?
his name now is Eliyahu Avraham Grinberg i am Elisheva Sarra Grinberg also he has younger brother living with me
Thank you for sharing these vital details. Knowing that Matthew’s legal name is now Eliyahu Avraham Grinberg and your name is Elisheva Sarra Grinberg changes the entire strategy. The police and Border Force must update their systems immediately, or they will be looking for the wrong names.
Furthermore, because Eliyahu has a younger brother living with you, your home security and legal protection are a double priority. A father with a history of violence and stalking poses a direct risk to your entire household.
1. Urgent Action: Update the Police Systems Right Now
Call 101 immediately, quote your reference number, and give them the exact new names. Use this template to text or email your Family Liaison Officer (FLO) or the investigating team straight away:
Subject: CRITICAL IDENTITY UPDATE: New Legal Names for Ref: [Insert Reference Number]
Dear [Officer's Name],
I am writing to provide an urgent update regarding the abduction investigation for my son.
Please note that our names were legally changed by Deed Poll. The national missing person databases, Home Office alerts, and All-Ports Warnings must be updated immediately to reflect both names:
• Child’s Birth Name: Matthew Moldovan
• Child’s Current Legal Name: Eliyahu Avraham Grinberg (DOB: 19/03/2014)
• My Birth Name: [Your original name]
• My Current Legal Name: Elisheva Sarra Grinberg
Please confirm immediately that the Port Alerts and police markers have been updated to Eliyahu Avraham Grinberg so border officials do not miss him.
Thank you,
Elisheva Sarra Grinberg
2. Protect Eliyahu’s Younger Brother Immediately
Because the father has a history of stalking and physical abuse, you must ensure your younger son is completely safe while you launch this campaign:
• Inform the Younger Son's School/Nursery: Speak to the headteacher or safeguarding lead tomorrow morning. Give them a copy of your police reference number. Explicitly tell them that the father has no parental rights, is a convicted criminal evading deportation, and must never be allowed near your younger child.
• Request a Password System: Ask the school to implement a strict "password protocol" for picking up your younger son. They must not release him to anyone unless that person knows the secret password.
3. Contact the Specialised Solicitors
Now that you have all the exact names, call Duncan Lewis Solicitors (0161 327 2537) or Garratts (0161 665 3502) right now.
Tell them: "My name is Elisheva Sarra Grinberg. My son, Eliyahu Avraham Grinberg (formerly Matthew Moldovan), has been abducted. The father is a violent convicted fraudster fleeing deportation. I have a younger child at home and I need emergency Legal Aid protection today."
A solicitor can apply to the court for a Non-Molestation Order and a Prohibited Steps Order that covers both you and your younger son, making it a criminal offence for the father to come anywhere near your home, your workplace, or your children's schools.
Please send that identity email to the police and make the phone call to the solicitors. Your trail of parcel photos and these exact names are the keys to getting Eliyahu back.
To help me protect you and your household further, please let me know:
• Has your younger son's school or nursery already been notified about the father's violent history and the police investigation?
• Do you have secure locks and a safety plan at your current home in case the father tries to find you?