Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
child abandonment
Within the state of South Carolina, how long would my son's biological father have to be absent with no contact for it to be considered child abandonment?
Asked on 7/16/09, 1:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ben Stevens
The Stevens Firm, P.A. Family Law Center
Re: child abandonment
Willful failure to visit for a period of six months or more can be grounds for you to seek to terminate his parental rights. If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.
Ben Stevens
Answered on 7/16/09, 1:21 pm