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OUTRAGEOUS: I was married to a USA citizen, GI stationed in Panama and later we moved to the US. After frequent abuse and beatings, and all that, we got separated and I moved back to Panama. Eight months after I came back to Panama, we started talking again and decided to give it another shot, this time in my turf, that is Panama.

We conceived a son, he is now 14, my only son (I have 2 more girls), born in 1993. My now ex, then hubby, had to go back to the US, since he was not in the military and with no remarkable skills that he could use to find work in Panama, which he didn't, besides he never managed to learn the language. Upon returning to the US, while I was still pregnant (6 months), he was suppose to find a job, save money and bring us back to the US after the babe was born. Needless to say, it never happened. I haven't seen him or heard from him since March 1994, when, after a very angry conversation, we decided to go our separate ways, for good. He never knew his son. Have never sent him a penny for his support, ever.

Now. Since that time I have spent endless times at the US Embassy trying to seek assistance for this. They have a set of requirements that I cannot comply with, for example: provide the school transcripts of the US to prove that he was living in the US at a certain time... Duh! How am I supposed to get those?

OUTRAGEOUS: I was married to a USA citizen, GI stationed in Panama and later we moved to the US. After frequent abuse and beatings, and all that, we got separated and I moved back to Panama. Eight months after I came back to Panama, we started talking again and decided to give it another shot, this time in my turf, that is Panama.

We conceived a son, he is now 14, my only son (I have 2 more girls), born in 1993. My now ex, then hubby, had to go back to the US, since he was not in the military and with no remarkable skills that he could use to find work in Panama, which he didn't, besides he never managed to learn the language. Upon returning to the US, while I was still pregnant (6 months), he was suppose to find a job, save money and bring us back to the US after the babe was born. Needless to say, it never happened. I haven't seen him or heard from him since March 1994, when, after a very angry conversation, we decided to go our separate ways, for good. He never knew his son. Have never sent him a penny for his support, ever.

Now. Since that time I have spent endless times at the US Embassy trying to seek assistance for this. They have a set of requirements that I cannot comply with, for example: provide the school transcripts of the US to prove that he was living in the US at a certain time... Duh! How am I supposed to get those?

Ok. So. Since there are no treaties signed between the Governments of Panama and the USA that force Americans to comply with their fatherly duty, that road is closed to me.

I contrived to find his mother, but she refuses to provide me with his address and contact info. She has my email, cel phone and other info. I wouldn't give him my homephone, no way. She did mention that he is an Architect, so I would like to know if there is like National Association where Architects will need to be registered?

I will need to find an attorney based in the US that would be willing to work with me on this, but before I sign anything, I need to know my chances for success, see if anything could come out of this. I'll need a honest lawyer, if there is such thing. My ex's family still live in Slidell, La.

Mind, I am not doing this for me. Lately (for the last 2-3 years) my son has been very inquisitive about his father. I owe him this much, the chance to know his roots. The money wouldn't be bad, but is not the most important issue here. But after his mother's refusal to let me speak with him directly, I was so angry that I want to take him to the cleaners, for refusing his son his right. Lucky for my boy, he has a om worth two full time parents...

Any thoughts? Any advice? Is there such a thing as a National Register for Architects? I know is a long shot, but hey... And I do have his SSN.

Thank you guys...

Portiea: I think this is an interesting question and hope it doesn't die too soon. Would everyone answer this question, "I wouldn't change a thing"? I would--I mean, I'd change some things, for sure.

Bowie: Hi,
Hmmm didn't think I'd end up here. Life is full of many unexpected turns. I guess that's what makes life interesting, or is that frustrating? None the less, i have spent a couple of days floating about the site and I was wondering who hands out the straight jackets
Looks like we are all in the same boat, and I am hoping there is enough food and water.
Hope to hear from some of you. It's a big step and I need support for my fallen arches.

look me up? send me a letter? chat? I love hearing from people everywhere. It doesn't make the world so big.

Peace

mastic55: I guess your right,let"s cut the chase, how much do you need.

mastic55: I know this topic was posted from time to time.......my question is why do they all want to chat on yahoo messenger? They get in touch on this site but they all insist on going to messenger........

ooby_dooby: Wow, you Brits are being a little hard on the prince. He could just as easily stayed home soaking up the good life instead of slogging around in Afganistan. I'm very disappointed in you all. whether he did it for publicity (which I doubt) or out of a genuine desire to fight for his country (which I believe) the fact is he did it! If his cover wasn't blown (I heard it was blown by the Drudge Report, a right wing spin blog) he'd probably still be over there. How could anybody say he did it for publicity if the whole thing was kept secret? Huh? Answer me that!!

Aries01: I would like to see BUSH on the front lines!!!!

Arlene101: Germany was the first country to discover Harry was there. He was there since Christmas Eve. I admire the young man for doing what he has a passion for, and now he has to come home. Probably first time in his life that he was treated as a "regular" person. I do agree, however, that now everyone knows about this, he has to get home fast!!!!!!! He and the soldiers would be a DEFINITE target. JMO

royalnavy23: im on 4 days stand down in kuwait, staying in the palms beach hotel, its ace, but gotta go back to basra tommorow......i dont wanna , its rough as hell up there!!!

kes65: I found my dad after 38 yrs, mind blowing!!!
Anyone else had a simular experience?

Firefighter_68: ITS OFFICIAL AM HEADING BACK TO IRAQ....

LEAVING FRIDAY TO GERMANY WE THINK TO HOOK UP WITH OUR MP COMPANY THEN TO KUWAIT.....

AFTER FUN TIMES IN KUWAIT ACROSS THE BORDER INTO THE SAND!THERE ARE TOO MANY OF YOU THAT I HAVE BECAME FRIENDS WITH AND I DON'T WANT TO MAKE A LIST IN FEAR THAT I MAY FORGET ONE OF YOU.

YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS, HEART, AND PRAYERS...

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN....
HERES TO YOU
HERES TO ME
FRIENDS FOREVER WE SHALL BE
IF WE EVER DISAGREE
CAN'T SAY IT!

BYE ALL

nhcavegal: Hi Daddy! Am sitting here lostening to Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross! I sure wish we could Daddy! God I miss you! I know you are watching over me Dad, please know I miss you and I love you and someday we will fish those streams again. It has been 14 years since you went on home, but it still feels like yesterday! I love you daddy with all my heart! I miss you!! Happy Birthday Daddy!!!!!!!!!Your Loving Dayghter.............................."Sis"

TGGolfer: I posted a thread on here this morning about a female that is possibly scamming me. She states she is from the USA and is in Nigeria on a photo shoot! Her name is Lisa Sekoni and she said she is a model. Has anyone else been in contact with this woman.

Please help!Someone has deleted my previous thread and it was not me!

acausey07: Hi All,,, Im bringing a baby into the world and at times i know i have my doubts but i do know, that through me in teaching her values and morals that is how we can eventually change the world is through our children and what we teach them

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