its not about how long it is its your reason if it were abondonment you would
have left it on purpose and if you do leave it on purpose then it takes about 1 or 2 years
but you would have to be doing it deliberetly.
Added: In regards to child support issues there is no such thing as 'abandonment." As the legal parent you have a legal obligation to support the child until the statutopry time-limit set by law for your particular state. You will not escape responsibility for paying child support by declaring that you "abandoned" the child.
How long can a parent go without seeing a child before its considered abandonment in the state of Pennsylvania
48hrs unless its with someone or it is 18
1 year is considered abandonment in the state of Arkansas.
About 1 year.
There is not a specific law regarding abandonment in Maryland. Contact a lawyer to gain more information regarding your specific case.
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.
That depends on state law where you live and where the child legally resides if it is different and no legal custody order is in place. No one can give you an answer without that information
In New Jersey, a spouse can file for abandonment after the other spouse has been gone for at least one year. Abandonment is considered a ground for divorce when one partner willfully leaves the other without consent or justification. However, the specific circumstances of the departure and the relationship can also influence the situation. It's advisable to consult a legal expert for personalized guidance.
In Michigan, a minor is considered a runaway if they leave home without permission and do not return for 24 hours. At that point, they are generally classified as a runaway and law enforcement can be notified.
'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'.
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:
Before the child is considered abandoned? Three months of physical absence and/or failure to provide for the child is considered abandonment and the courts may involuntarily terminate parental rights if a motion is filed for the same. It should be noted, however, that termination of parental rights does not automatically terminate child support obligation.