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Is it child abandonment if parents have joint costudy and he pays support but hasn't had contact with the child in over 8 months and hasn't seen the child in over 18 months?
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∙ 13y ago
Emotionally yes, legally no. If a child support order has not been adhered to, as orderd by the court, that is a legal matter. Sadly, a parent cannot be forced to take an active part in their child's life. It's doubtful it would be in the child's best interest, if it were possible.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe specific details of what constitutes abandonment varies from state to state. Typically if a parent does not support a child and makes no contact for at least 6 months, it is considered to be abandonment.
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∙ 13y agoIt might be, but not necessarily.
It all depends upon the age of the child, the distance between parents, the financial resources of the "visiting" parent, and other factors that the Court will consider to determine whether the child is abandoned.
For example, if the child is very young and unable to fully communicate with the visiting parent, the parents live far apart, and the visiting parent is financially unable to see the child, the Court will be less likely to call the child abandoned.
On the other hand, if the parent lives in the same city, the child is old enough to have a relationship with the parent, and the parent is financially well off enough to travel to see the child, the Court may consider the parent to have abandoned the child.
I am not sure why this is relevant, however - unless you are seeking to prevent the paying parent from seeing the child, why try to stop them? If you don't want the parent to see the child and take active steps to keep the child away, you may actually be the one who is forcing the relationship apart, and the Court could punish you for doing so. Be careful in this area. Courts take a very dim view of parents who try to destroy the relationship between a child and the other parent, including up to placing the child with the other parent and restricting the offending parent's rights to see the child.
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∙ 12y agoyes, in state of Florida if a child's parent hasn't seen them, try to get involved with them after 90 days its child abondament
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∙ 14y agoNot related to an extended visitation, and more than 30 days, yes. see link
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If the father hasn't paid child support in 2 or more years and hasn't had contact with the child in 2.5 years can I file abandonment on him?
Yes you can, but will need to go through the courts. Or you could still go after him for child support through the courts, they can make him pay.
Is it still abondoment if child's father pays child support but has had no contact for 2 years?
That would depend on the laws of your State.Generally, the crime of child abandonment occurs when the parent who is charged with the custody and care of the child leaves the child with the intent of abandoning it. Therefore a father who is paying child support is the non-custodial parent and cannot be charged with child abandonment. You can check your state laws at the related link.
How long is considered abandonment in Ohio?
In Ohio it is considered abandonment if a child is neglected or suffers physical or mental injury by a parent. It is also abandonment if a parent leaves their child for any period of time without any support, money, or communication.
What is the law in Washington state on a biological father who hasn't had any contact with his son and hasn't paid child support in 5 months?
I am not sure what it is there. But here in Ohio after 1 year of a parent not paying support and/or having any visitaions, then if you take them to court you can have them sign off all parental rights for abandonment. The best thing to do is contact a lawyer for a free consultation and get their advice.
What time frame is the abandonment law in North Dakota i want to terminate the fathers rights but i need to know how long without contact is required?
I assume you also will be giving up any child support claim? Generally six months.
If my baby's mother has full costudy of my child do i have to pay for child support?
yes
How long does a parent have to be out of contact for it to be considered abandonment of the child?
Depends on the state. It can be 6 months to a 1 year without paying child support etc.
How can child support continue if the child is in high school but doesn't live with parents?
You file for custody as the child should be living with one of them. The custodial parent can be charged with abandonment. if the child has married, get the support stopped, or have the child emancipated.
Is it abandonment if a mother doesn't contact her daughter for over 9 months?
12 months with no contact whatsoever (including child support payments)
If the parents have reconciled how do you have the child support ended without hiring an attorney?
Contact the state's division of child support enforcement in the county in which the support order was issued.
If the father hasn't paid child support in 2 or more years and hasn't had contact with the child in 2.5 years can I file abandonment on him?
Yes you can, but will need to go through the courts. Or you could still go after him for child support through the courts, they can make him pay.
How can husband charge wife with abandonment if she leaves husband and child?
Abandonment Approximately 17 States and the District of Columbia include abandonment in their definition of abuse or neglect, generally as a type of neglect. Approximately 18 States, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands provide definitions for abandonment that are separate from the definition of neglect. In general, it is considered abandonment of the child when the parent's identity or whereabouts are unknown, the child has been left by the parent in circumstances in which the child suffers serious harm, or the parent has failed to maintain contact with the child or to provide reasonable support for a specified period of time.
Is it still abondoment if child's father pays child support but has had no contact for 2 years?
That would depend on the laws of your State.Generally, the crime of child abandonment occurs when the parent who is charged with the custody and care of the child leaves the child with the intent of abandoning it. Therefore a father who is paying child support is the non-custodial parent and cannot be charged with child abandonment. You can check your state laws at the related link.
How long can a parent go without seeing the child before it is considered abandonment in the state of South Dakota?
'Abandonment' is when a child is left somewhere with no parent, ie, the child has been ditched somewhere. If the child is with one parent, it doesn't matter how long the other parent doesn't see it, it's never 'abandonment'.
Is it considered abandonment if a parent does not see or pay child support for over two years?
I'm pretty sure it is because my dad did that for four years and they considered it abandonment.
How long is considered abandonment in Ohio?
In Ohio it is considered abandonment if a child is neglected or suffers physical or mental injury by a parent. It is also abandonment if a parent leaves their child for any period of time without any support, money, or communication.
What is the law in Washington state on a biological father who hasn't had any contact with his son and hasn't paid child support in 5 months?
I am not sure what it is there. But here in Ohio after 1 year of a parent not paying support and/or having any visitaions, then if you take them to court you can have them sign off all parental rights for abandonment. The best thing to do is contact a lawyer for a free consultation and get their advice.
