My step-son and daughter-in-law are separated but not divorsed yet. She and our 2 grandsons moved in with us(my husband and I). She left on Sat. evening with us babysitting the boys. We have not heard from her since except for 1 text message she sent on Sunday afternoon. It is now Mon. afternoon and she still has not shown up or called. Can Abandonment charges be placed on the mother?

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Originally Posted by tibodoe

My step-son and daughter-in-law are separated but not divorsed yet. She and our 2 grandsons moved in with us(my husband and I). She left on Sat. evening with us babysitting the boys. We have not heard from her since except for 1 text message she sent on sunday afternoon. It is now Mon. afternoon and she still has not shown up or called. Can Abandonment charges be placed on the mother?

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There is a sticky regarding abandonment at the top of the Family Law forum, which you can read here:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/family...st-364259.html

Some states have different definitions of what constitutes "abandonment." Typically, it is when the child(ren) are left alone without adult supervision. However, certain states consider non-payment of child support to also be abandonment.

In your particular case, I don't believe abandonment applies. She left the children in the care of a legal adult who is capable of caring for them. I do think it would look great for your stepson's case if he could document this, but I doubt the court will press abandonment charges against her.