12 months with no contact whatsoever (including child support payments)
6 months of no contact by the parent.
Depends on the state. It can be 6 months to a 1 year without paying child support etc.
yes
If the felon cannot see their child due to incarceration, that would not be grounds for an abandonment charge as it is a situation beyond their control. If other circumstances apply, you may file a motion in the court with jurisdiction for a finding of abandonment on the part of the father if he has willfully had no contact with the child for 6 months or more.
Yes, you can potentially claim abandonment if the child's father has had no contact or involvement in the child's life since before birth and continuing for the past five years. Abandonment typically involves a lack of emotional, financial, or physical support from the parent. It's advisable to consult with a family law attorney to understand the specific legal definitions and implications in your jurisdiction, as laws regarding abandonment can vary.
In Florida, marriage abandonment can take place if the plaintiff can prove the abandonment lasted at least 12 consecutive months. It also must be considered malicious and willful.
This is dependent on whether it is voluntary or due to denial of access, as happens in 60% of the cases.
In Louisiana, abandonment by a noncustodial parent is generally defined as the failure to provide for a child's emotional and financial support, as well as a lack of contact or communication with the child for a significant period. Specifically, if a noncustodial parent does not visit, communicate, or support the child for at least six months without just cause, it may be considered abandonment. Additionally, if the parent has expressed an intention to abandon the child or has not taken steps to maintain a relationship, this can also contribute to an abandonment claim. Legal proceedings may be required to formally establish abandonment in court.
'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'.
Not if the parent is being denied access.
You can contact DCFS to determine YOUR rights such as child support from the father. However, in most states you will find that the law offers the biological father of the child certain legal benefits and the right to a 'relationship' with his child.
The laws are different state by state, but there is a time limit involved in most cases. Usually the other parent has to file some papers with the court, and the "timer" doesn't start until the papers are filed. I know from personal experience PA has a 6 month abandonment law. Which means, say the birth mother has not seen birth child for 10 months BUT has called on a regular basis, that is still considered contact. OR If she hasn't seen the child for 6 months and then sends a card. That is considered contact and it would toss out the 6 months abandonment. It's very hard to get that passed!