Q: My daughters gatherers saw her January 24th and I know it hasn't been that long but he just had another baby and said he isn't going to see my daughter for a "while" till things settle down and he can get a job. Is there any abandonment laws in ny that I could take him to court for? When could I take him?
A: David's Answer: If he goes more than 6 months without seeing the child, he may be found to have legally abandoned the child. If there is a visitation order in place, you can then file a petition to suspend his visitation. You may also file an adoption matter if you have a significant other who may be looking to adopt your daughter. Speak to a Family Law attorney in your area. -- David Bliven, Westchester Family Law attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
I am a former Family Court prosecutor and handle all divorce and family law matters, including contested and uncontested divorces, child custody/visitation, child support/paternity, adoptions, family offense (orders of protection), child abuse/neglect and juvenile delinquency. I practice primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). My website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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