[SK1986]

I live in NY. What are the stipulations for child abandonment in NY?

[kcomissiong]

The statute in NY is as follows:

Abandonment
Citation: Soc. Serv. Law § 384-b

A child is 'abandoned' by his or her parent if such parent evinces an intent to forgo his or her parental rights and obligations as manifested by his or her failure to visit the child and communicate with the child or agency, although able to do so and not prevented or discouraged from doing so by the agency. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, such ability to visit and communicate shall be presumed.

Standards for Reporting
Citation: Soc. Serv. Law § 413

A report is required when there is reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been abused or maltreated.

Persons Responsible for the Child
Citation: Soc. Serv. Law § 371; Family Court Act § 1012

Responsible persons include the child's parent and other persons legally responsible for the child's care.

The term 'person legally responsible' includes the child's custodian, guardian, and any other person responsible for the child's care at the relevant time. A custodian may include a person continually or at regular intervals found in the same household as the child when the conduct of such person causes or contributes to the abuse or neglect of the child.

Exceptions

No exceptions are specified in statute.

[ScottGem]

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https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/family...st-364259.html