If a childs biological father leaves what is the time frame to be considered abandonment, in state of florida?
342701
Three to five years (depending on the state) of no contact with or support for the child. Do an internet search on the Florida laws for child abandonment and you should find plenty of info on that kind of thing. Good Luck:)
965971
Here in Delaware, it would be with the Family Court (State) where the person who has custody resides. I believe there must be a custody order (or at least a temporary custody order) in place for this motion to be considered.
128557
Talk to a lawyer.  You may have a case for child abandonment.  It happened with me.\n\nMy ex-wife left with the guy across the street.  I moved with our daughter (told my wife that we were), she didn't do squat.  Only called for a month or so, then just quit calling.\n\nAfter a year or so, I contacted an atty, and he filed the abandonment paperwork and 3 months later - she has no rights whatsoever.\n\nAfter 13 years, I still haven't heard a word from her.\n\nIt is especially sad that a woman would abandon a child.  she gave birth to it, cared for it and then decided that it was to much for her to deal with.
1133101
Florida has a very effective child support enforcement program.  However, it is sometimes administered indifferently according to the county where you live.\n\nIf your ex owes more than $5,000 in back support, you can:\n\n1.  Have his passport taken away - or blocked so that he won't get one when he wants to travel.\n\n2.  Have him arrested and brought before court on criminal charges.  If the amount he is behind is relatively small, he will be forced to make payment arrangements and kept under watch - if he owes a LOT he will go to jail.\n\n3.  Have his child support deducted from his pay check.  The state will not only collect the amount ordered by the courts, but also an additional amount, up to 45% of his total pay before taxes, to make up the back support due to you.  The state also add interest at 10% to what he owes you.\n\nThere is a fellow in Tallahassee by the name of Tommy Thompson who is the top official in the state for child support enforcement.  He's hard to find, but if you start at www.myflorida.com, you can hunt him down.\n\nBut first you need to go to the Department of Children and Families in the county where you live and call upon the child support enforcement people.  There you are able to file a formal request for help in child support collection and enforcement.  Make sure you take along copies of the court orders requiring payment of the support.  Take along a record of how much HAS been paid in child support since the order was issued.  You can hand-write that; even if you must use your memory unaided to remember, make sure you do your best.\n\nThen write down how many months there has been no child support.\n\nIf possible, also take along any records or notes that give the father's full name, permanent address, phone number, social security number, date of birth, driver's license or vehicle tag number if you have them, and place of employment - including his job title, his supervisor's name, and the address of the company.  If he is self-employed or works as an "independent contractor," the DCF staff will help you figure out how to attach his earnings to pay support.  (Especially if he is self-employed, take along a copy of one of his checks - or anything you can learn about his bank accounts.)\n\nBeing prepared and organized when you arrive to make your claim for help will make a very, very big difference in how the claim is handled.\n\nPaying child support is not supposed to make any difference in seeing the kids.  The children need both parents, it is important for them in ways apart from finances.  The law does not allow you to forbid visitation regardless of the status of support payments.\n\nBut the law can be a very imposing tool for collecting support, if you take advantage of the opportunity.
722447
If he was not married to the mother or not already listed as father on the birth certificate, he will have to prove paternity.  If he was married or already listed as father, he definitely has the right to see his children.  The mother is not allowed to keep his children from him.  If there is already a visitation order in place, he should take it to court that she is violating that order.  If not, he has every right to take her to court and get a visitation order.
1156134
You need to hire a lawyer.\n\nIn many states, a court will honor the wishes of a 12 year old.\n\n3 months is not considered abandonment.\n\nYou should consult with a local lawyer because child custody cases rely as much on how local courts rule as it does the statutes involved.
113182
usually its both till one of you go and get custody. but in the meantime if one or the other leaves and takes the child with him/her nothing can be done if no custody is awarded because legally that person has the right. possession being 9/10 of the law
959213
Contact your child support agency.  Click on your state and find your local office.\n\nhttp://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cse/extinf.html
709504
I live in Pa also and tried to do the same thing.I was not permitted to have my child's fathers rights terminated,and he hadn't seen my son for years and sent very sporadic child support.The reason I was given,according to my lawyer,was that in Pa,a child cannot be made a "bastard",terrible name,but that is what they legally call a child without a father.If I had been remarried and my new husband wanted to adopt my son,that would be a possibility,but they cannot make a child fatherless.Their reasoning I'm sure is that the child might then become the states responsibility if the mother alone couldn't support the child.This is the experience that I had dealing with the same issues.Good luck to you.
997753
Yes, you need to take this deadbeat to court.  I don't know where you live, so it I can't give you any specific advice, but every city has people (usually in the family assistance office) that can help you with the paperwork.\n\nYou may not want to see this guy again, but your child--HIS child--needs financial support, and you should get it for your daughter.
131488
Check with local probate court if there is such a legality.  If child is a very responsible person, might be okay, unless that child is babysitting babies.  You know your child better than anyone.  How long would parents be out?  Most children that age are too immature to be left alone.
874199
You have three options. If this is a temporary move, you can simply write and sign a notorized letter, stating that you are giving your ex temporary custody of your son from this date until (and specify date). You can have this notarized by any notary of the republic (your local town clerk is one). Before you do this, you may want to have your ex check with the school your son will be going to, to make sure that this will be sufficient for enroling him in school. In many states they need an actual custody order or judgement. This is not the best option if he is going to be there longer then a few months.\n\nIf the move is planned to be perminent, then go to the Family Court Office in the county that your son CURRENTLY resides in. Request a petition for voluntary custody modification. It's pretty simple to fill out. Complete the paperwork, mail it your ex to approve and sign (he will need to do this in front of a notary), and then you take it family court, have it notarized and they will give you a court date and time to appear. Your ex will probably have to come out to appear or contact the court house to appear via phone conference. One appearance is all that is necessary. If both parties agree on visitation it's a simple process. \n\nA third option (and one that is both inexpensive and fast), whether this is temporary or permanent is to contact your family courts mediation office. The two of you can sit down with a mediator (your ex can do this over the phone) and the three of you can hash out a custody agreement that you both agree on. The mediator presents it to the judge, you never have to appear.\n\nThe thing I would not recomment doing, is just sending your son to live there without first legally establishing custody. What would probably happen is your ex would not be able to get him in to school without a custody order, so he would have to file a custody modification in CA, stating that your son was abandoned. This would make it more difficult for you to get custody back later.\n\nTake care of the custody issue, and then make sure you both have certified copies of his birth certificate and SS card. As far as child support goes. Your ex can either file to modify it in CA Family Court, or you can include that as part of your mediation. \n\nBest of luck!
1095637
The answer is really simple. I myself has just gone thru this. You Must submit to him in writing that you are moving to another state(if it's over 100 miles) and is taking the child with you. he has 30 days to respond by taking you to  court. if he does take you to court, be prepard to give concessions such as you will drive your son for visits with his dad, etc. another concession to give him equal custody (joint) as he would have a more say so in how the child is raised. this case law is from louisiana so the law differs from state to state as far as moving out of state. best to research the subject by going to your local library where they have law books and should help you to know exactly where you stand. Hope this helps
680940
The biological father would need to give up his rights or you would have to go to court and prove that the biological dather has done nothing for the child and you are his father in everything but name.
121866
I think if he has been ordered to pay child support some type of parternity must have been established.  He can go to court and stop you from moving out of state.  I would contact an attorney and talk them about this.  Good luck!
114719
The father is still the father.  The minor keeps his father's name and the step father cannot adopt the child unless the father gives up (or is ordered by the court to give up) his parental rights.
731439
I'm sure it depends on the state you live in, take Okla. If the noncustodial parent hasn't paid support for 12 out of 14 mos. it's pretty easy. I'd check with a lawyer, you'll need one anyway and most will give you a free consult.