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how long can a parent not be in contact with their child before it is considered abandonment?
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Abandonment of a child from a legal stand point varies from state to state as well as the age of the child and whether the separation was willful on the part of the parent, initiated by the child or the parent and numerous other factors. 6 months to one year is the usual amount of time for children 14 or older to be considered to be legally abandoned while children 13 and under the time period can be as short as 24 hours. There are so many variables which must be considered when defining this question such as where was the child left, were there any responsible individuals over the age of 14 present, how many children were left alone, were phone numbers left so help could be called in case of emergency, what time of day was it, and the list goes on and on!
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How long does a parent have to be out of contact before considered abandonment in the stated of Oklahoma?
About 1 year.
How long does a noncustodial parent have to be gone before it is considered abandonment in Maryland?
There is not a specific law regarding abandonment in Maryland. Contact a lawyer to gain more information regarding your specific case.
How long can a parent go without seeing a child before its considered abandonment in the state of pa?
How long can a parent go without seeing a child before its considered abandonment in the state of Pennsylvania
How long does a parent have to be absent for before filling for abandonment?
1 year is considered abandonment in the state of Arkansas.
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'.
What qualifies as child abandonment in Arizona?
6 months of no contact by the parent.
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.
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 long can a parent go without seeing the child before it is considered abandonment in the state of Missouri?
48hrs unless its with someone or it is 18
How long can a parent go without visitation in Kentucky before its considered abandonment?
It is not possible to answer your question adequately without further information. In Kentucky, "abandonment" is covered under the abuse and neglect laws. Contact an attorney in your area. You might also contact the state's division of family services. They can be very helpful with questions like this and point you in the right direction.
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.
If a parent leaves a child with a friend and does not return is that considered abandonment?
If the parent never returned, yes, this is abandonment. Unless something happened to the parent preventing a return that is not known yet.
