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    Jul 31, 2012, 08:31 AM
    South Dakota child abandonment laws
    How long of a parent having no contact with their child is it considered abondonment
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    Jul 31, 2012, 09:13 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ghost7657730 View Post
    how long of a parent having no contact with their child is it considered abondonment

    I am reading that a parent's rights can be terminated when an adoption is pending but not for abandonment without adoption.

    "http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=25-6-4
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    Jul 31, 2012, 06:00 PM
    I have learned from the legal experts on this site, that abandonment is when a child is left alone, with no adult care or supervision at all, completely totally alone.

    A non custodial parent not having contact with his/her child is not considered legal abandonment.

    Now, keep in mind, this is second hand, from things I have heard.

    Good luck!
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    Jul 31, 2012, 06:20 PM
    Please read this sticky:
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/family...st-364259.html

    If you have any further specific questions, feel free to ask.

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