The process for filing abandonment charges on a noncustodial father who doesn't pay support varies by state. Generally speaking, if he has not seen the child for at least six months, you can file abandonment charges in family court.
There is no statute on the Missouri books to permit charging a parent with abandonment who has not seen the child. Please see for yourself in the related link below:
It would be cruel to file abandonment charges against the father simply because he had no way of picking the child up. Arrangements could have been made. It is time both parents thought of the child and not themselves. If the father tried his best then accept it; if he is a dead beat father and the mother cannot rely on the father then file abandonment charges.
Yes, the father of the child is obligated to provide support.
if you get a lawyer, you can probably get him to pay child support
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.
No.If he's in "Rehab"he's "trying" to better himself.That is NOT Abandonment.
Although the law varies from state to state, a month is not long enough. Most states will require at least a year.
If no orders are established and you were not married to him, you already have sole custody.
Richard Wright feels a mix of emotions about his father's absence, including abandonment, longing, and resentment. He grapples with the impact of growing up without his father's guidance and support, which influences his identity and worldview as he navigates his own path in life.
No. Support and visitation are separate issues.
Listen how cold that sounds. He's paying the support so i don't think you can do anything.
i dont think so cause youre not abandoning him if u support him but its not nice to not want to see youre child