[lyn1981]

Hi. I live in FL and my twins' father has not been around for about two years. When he is around it is in and out of their lives. I have full custody of them both but I wanted to know if I can file for abandonment? I have no idea where he is.

Thanks, Tiffany

[JudyKayTee]

Did you read this before you posted? https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/family...st-364259.html

No, you cannot file for abandonment. Even if you could it would make no difference - he's "not around."

Does he support the children? If not, have you filed for support? I realize you don't know where he is but the Courts can find him.

[jenniepepsi]

My child's father has not seen her for nearly 8 years. The court still says he has a right to see her, if and when he ever chooses to do so. (not holding my breath)


No, you cannot just have his rights taken away just because he is a deadbeat, you cannot file charges against him for anything, you cannot do much of anything except for work with the court system and child services the best you can.

I second Judys question on if he pays child support? I don't know where my daughters father is, but somehow they find him each time he tries to move away and disappear.

[ScottGem]

First read the sticky Judy linked to. Then come back and tell us what you really want. Abandonment may be a means to an end, but you have to define what the end is.