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[imported_Papi]

Originally posted by: bozack

Originally posted by: yayo

bozack - I think you need to do some research. Psychiatrists and Psychologists are not the same.

They both may do the same number in schooling years but one practices medicine (psychiatrist) the other main study is on, like, human development (psychologist). They start on the same path but end up on different roads. Their professions are completely different.

Psychologists offer marital counseling (as in counseling) family therapy, they can asses you and refer you to a psychiatrist, but they can not prescribe you a medicine like psychiatrist.

So what I'm trying to say is, you need a psychiatrist because you have a history of depression. That is you individually. Your marriage however needs a psychologist = Marriage counselor. You relationship doesn't need to be medicated.

Yayo I am fully aware of the differences between Psychiatrist and Psychologist and if you re-read my posts you will see that I suggest that the original poster seek either or as both IMHO can perform the job sufficiently, it just happens that you will not see as many psychiatrists doing family counselling as like you said there generally is no need to prescribe medication in these types of sessions..however that is not to say they don't do the work and do it well...I thought you were referring to someone who had no background in psychiatry who was generally someone who worked through a church or a social group which IMHO would not be a good place to start as I would rather deal with a professional.

Oh, god no! I would never refer you to a church. yikes!

Anyhow good luck, and really, I'd take the legal advice in this thread before any advice at all.

 

[digitalsm]

Contact various family lawyers, and get the best one you can afford on retainer.

To put it bluntly, theres nothing you do at this point, and its best to have your ass covered. I would personally do it tomorrow. You need to take legal action to prevent her from being able to take the kids out of the country.

 

[SP33Demon]

Update? Did you get legal advice?

 

[MichaelD]

Bump for update.

 

[conjur]

"Armitage" had a meeting w/an attorney today at 1:30pm...no updates yet. And, since that account is banned (as it was a dupe account)...Armitage will not be posting updates here.

Oh...but the passports *are* in a safe place now.

 

[SP33Demon]

Conjur, please update the thread as you hear from him!

 

[conjur]

Aye Aye, Cap'n!

heh...(watching Wrath of Khan!)

 

W00t! I know who you are, Armitage! I won't disclose it though, since you want to be anonymous (trust me). (No one told me who you were.) I really hope the best for you. It took a lot of courage for you to post your personal biz here and be subjected to possibilty of opinions you may not find appeasing. For someone who's hardly ever posted anything, if at all any, about his personal life, I commend you for your guts. And I do commend you for keeping your family matters private, with exception to this matter that really bothered you.

Hope things really work out for you. And I really mean it . . . sincerely. Keep us updated.

P.S.: Hope you weren't penalised for going in disguise to post your problem. Keep on posting at the forum as a regular member! No need for the middleman updating, in my opinion, if your real account is still active. I would rather not get an update at all than read from a middleman. That's just me, though.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: luvly
W00t! I know who you are, Armitage! I won't disclose it though, since you want to be anonymous (trust me). (No one told me who you were.) I really hope the best for you. It took a lot of courage for you to post your personal biz here and be subjected to possibilty of opinions you may not find appeasing. For someone who's hardly ever posted anything, if at all any, about his personal life, I commend you for your guts. And I do commend you for keeping your family matters private, with exception to this matter that really bothered you.

Hope things really work out for you. And I really mean it . . . sincerely. Keep us updated.

P.S.: Hope you weren't penalised for going in disguise to post your problem. Keep on posting at the forum as a regular member! No need for the middleman updating, in my opinion, if your real account is still active. I would rather not get an update at all than read from a middleman. That's just me, though.

Then ignore this thread in the future. If "Armitage" doesn't mind...I have no problems updating the other folks here.

 

[MithShrike]

I sure hope this doesn't f|_|ck over your kids.

 

"Then ignore this thread in the future. If 'Armitage' doesn't mind...I have no problems updating the other folks here."

It's okay if that's what he wants to do. I have no intention to check the thread anymore, until I see a sign of him directly (under his real nick or maybe pseudo) again giving us an update. Besides, an update would be appropriate, as far as my interest, say, a month from now. For now, I hope he's getting the help he needs in real life. No need for an update now even.

Again, that's just me. Since you're willing to give updates on his behalf and I suppose there are people who want updates at the moment, no problem. I just thought maybe he would consider my proposition. However, it doesn't matter, whatever his decision.

 

[Cyberian]

Originally posted by: Armitage

FYI on passports for children under the age of 14.
Just need to find out if that holds for replacing "lost" passports.

From the site you posted, it looks to me like she will not be able to get 'replacement' passports.

· Passports reported lost or stolen are invalidated and can no longer be used for travel.
· If you recover the passport after you have reported it lost or stolen, please submit it to the address listed above. When you submit it, if requested - we will cancel it and return it to you. If not requested, it will be destroyed.
· Once a passport is reported lost or stolen, it cannot be re-validated.

'Renewal' passports also seem to be unavailable in this case.

Should You Apply for a Passport Renewal by Mail?

YES, If You?
1- Already have a passport that is not damaged; and
2 -Received it within the past 15 years; and
3 -Were over age 16 when it was issued; and
4 -Still have the same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change).

 

[Sid59]

aww man =(

how about a trip to california and get wasteD?

 

[conjur]

Just a quick update.

The meeting w/a lawyer resulted in finding out that if a petition for divorce is filed, it kicks off an automatic restraining
order barring the kids from leaving the state, except for court ordered exceptions that either parent could petition for.

Going to check with a different counselor. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist instead of the Clinical Social Worker they'd been seeing.

 

[imported_Papi]

Originally posted by: conjur
Just a quick update.

The meeting w/a lawyer resulted in finding out that if a petition for divorce is filed, it kicks off an automatic restraining
order barring the kids from leaving the state, except for court ordered exceptions that either parent could petition for.

Going to check with a different counselor. A Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist instead of the Clinical Social Worker they'd been seeing.

Good stuff

 

[cain]

that is just f-ed up. grabbing their passports is right. watch your back man.

 

[thomsbrain]

wow. all i can say i hope i never have to go through anything like that, and i hope you come out of this ok, one way or the other. hang in there.

 

[deerslayer]

Wow, and I thought I had it rough with women.

Definitely contact a lawyer, and keep your chin up!

 

[Pliablemoose]

I'm sorry guy, unfortunately, I'm almost an expert on international custody issues & divorce, if you need any advice, or a shoulder, send me a PM...

 

[cerebusPu]

seems like marital problems stem from your depression. Should go see someone about your depression. Maybe with a healthy outlook on life and anti-depressive drugs, you'll feel much better. Her leaving you will just make it worse and worse.

Do take their passports.

 

[alocurto]

that's boner

 

[optimistic]

I hope things pick up for you!