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When can we file abandonment charges? How?

Asked on Sep 07th, 2015 on Child Custody - Wisconsin
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How long before we can file abandonment charges after the primary custodial parent leaves the minor child with the secondary custodial parent?
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You are likely thinking of a petition for termination of parental rights. 6 months of failing to contact the child without a good reason, or failing to contact the other person with whom the child is placed. Prevailing on such a petition may not be easy.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2015 at 12:16 PM

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