Statutes for abandonment

April 14, 2001

Originally Posted By Tammy

Does anyone know what the state of California statutes limitations on abandonment is? Or maybe a website where I can find out.

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April 16, 2001

Originally Posted By Michele

I believe it is one year with no contact or support.

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June 25, 2001

Originally Posted By kathryn

1 year no contact and no child support willing

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November 16, 2001

Originally Posted By Jocee

I live in California and my husband is in the process of adoption my daughter from my previous marriage. Our attorney is terminating my previous husbands parental rights on the ground of abandonment.

Our attorney stated that if the absent parent willfully have not seen nor communicated with the child for 6 months or more, this is considered abandonment.