Summary
Child abandonment laws differ by state. Some states consider it abandonment if a non-custodial parent has no contact, even if they pay child support. In Colorado, child abandonment is typically defined by a lack of communication or support for a year or more. In Georgia, its no contact for at least 30 days. In Tennessee, its willful failure to visit or support for four consecutive months. In Ohio and Kentucky, its no contact for at least 90 days. In California, New York, Alabama, Arizona, Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Idaho, Indiana, New Jersey, Kansas, and Missouri, its no contact for at least 6 months. In Washington, Delaware, Oregon, and Illinois, its no contact for at least 1 year. In Florida and North Dakota, its no contact for at least 3 months. Paying child support doesnt necessarily prevent a claim of abandonment.Full Conversation
I want to know about all the states
Child abandonment laws vary by state. Some states consider it abandonment if a non-custodial parent has no contact, even if they pay child support. Is there anything else I can help with?
Which states do not consider it abandonment if they still pay child support
Can you specify if you're interested in a particular region or set of states? Laws vary greatly across the country.
All of them
It's challenging to provide information for all states. However, generally, paying child support doesn't negate abandonment claims. Specific laws vary. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Does colorado consider it to be child abandonment if the non custodial parent still pays child support
In Colorado, child abandonment is typically defined by a lack of communication or support for a year or more. Paying child support doesn't necessarily prevent a claim of abandonment.
what about georgia
In Georgia, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 30 days. However, if child support is paid, it may not be considered abandonment.
How about Tennessee
In Tennessee, child abandonment is defined as willful failure to visit or support for four consecutive months. Paying child support may not prevent a claim of abandonment.
What about ohio
In Ohio, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 90 days. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
How about Kentucky
In Kentucky, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 90 days. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
What about California
In California, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
Now washington
In Washington, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 1 year. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
New york
In New York, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
Alabama
In Alabama, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
Arizona
In Arizona, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
Alaska
In Alaska, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
Arkansas
In Arkansas, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment.
California
In California, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Connecticut
In Connecticut, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Delaware
In Delaware, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 1 year. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Florida
In Florida, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 3 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
North Dakota
In North Dakota, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 3 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Florida
In Florida, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 3 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Idaho
In Idaho, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Indiana
In Indiana, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
New jersy
In New Jersey, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Oregon
In Oregon, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 1 year. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Kansas
In Kansas, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Missouri
In Missouri, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 6 months. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
Illinois
In Illinois, child abandonment is defined as no contact for at least 1 year. Paying child support doesn't necessarily negate a claim of abandonment. Is there anything else I can assist with?
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