Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

What is abandonment

What constitutes abandonment of a child by a parent?

My ex-husband has not saw my 5 year old daughter in

4 1/2 years , but refuses to allow my husband to adopt

her. Is there anything I can do?


Asked on 6/13/00, 10:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Poland Law Offices of William H. Poland

Re: What is abandonment

Under Tennessee law, if the child's father has not had any contact with the child for six months, then that is a significant factor in allowing the child to be adopted. There are other factors that are also involved and I would have to speak with you about those....Bill Poland

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Answered on 8/08/00, 11:16 am


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