TWY wrote: ↑Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:58 pm OP,
I would suggest calling the US embassy and asking what documents are required to obtain a US passport for your child without the mother's signature (which is a requirement for the application). Simply tell them the short story - child's mother is having problems with drugs. Prior to the passport you need to obtain the report of birth abroad. Given the circumstances they likely will request a DNA test to establish paternity (which you have to pay for).
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CAMBOGUY123 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:02 am Domestic issue 'resolved'. Very happy with professionalism of the Siem Reap police, child safe and authorities involved.
Yup, so here it is, then closing this one out...

Got her in, she lied through her teeth. Got her to police station, they took her urine and then they (police) wanted to speak with me first. They said if she was positive then they would immediately hand baby to me and take her directly to prison or rehab. My choice. They went on to explain, that if she tested negative then they would have a major problem with me for ruining her reputation and I would be 'in big trouble with them'. Not sure what that meant exactly. Their rationale was, if she was in prison and I decided to not take care of the baby, they would have to deal with it... him...

I explained my side... Just wanted to ensure baby's safety, she hasn't been under my observation for some time, some drugs leave your system in a matter of days, she has shown symptoms of drug user blah blah blah...

Didn't care.

We went back to discuss situation with counselors... I said OK no test but I want baby under my control again.

Great! They all agreed. We were ordered to join hands over the table and REPEAT AFTER ME: 'I L0VE YOU AND PROMISE TO TAKE CARE OF YOU' we each had to repeat...

We then signed a contract saying what the other was not allowed to do. She was nice enough to allow me to drink beer...but only a little. I also have to pay for her and baby for life. After signing, I was told that we were officially let off with a warning and told to take her home. To my house.

This was complete with photo shoot. Movies, photos..... Lots of them. I'm guessing we are plastered all over facebook somewhere with the caption SAVED RELATIONSHIP.

At least baby is under my control again and has birth cert. She seems genuinely happy again. I'm the guy grimacing in the pictures....

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Sat Sep 29, 2018 12:04 pm You signed that you’re going to pay for her and the baby for life? The girl is probably younger than you and the baby is definitely younger than you. Both may outlive you. So how are you planning on providing support to them after you pass away?

.....His mother has turned junkie, prostitute