Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: What constitutes abandonment?

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

The facts that you have provided are not clear

enough and/or complete enough to provide a

definitive answer to you inquiry. That notwithstanding,

it seems that the best way to proceed might be to

have the bio-dad agree to the adoption. While his parental

rights would be terminated, so would his child support

obligation. Also see CA FAM CODE � 8604(c): the standard

is fails to pay OR fails to communicate for a period of

one year. But remember bio-dad must be given notice.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with

us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

Re: What constitutes abandonment?

In reply to your question you can start it now; genrally any time after a year. If you have any other questions please contact us at (909) 274-0057 ask for Alex or Guy.