How long does will it take before the court will consider this abandonment?

Question

My daughter's soon to be ex abandoned her and their baby. Took the car, all their $ and hasn't called. Is there a time frame when it's considered abandonment and he loses his parental rights? Don't bother being rude. We already know he's an a**hole.

Answer 1

i dunno  - how about never? He is the parent, he will always be the parent.

I foresee a troubled life ahead for your grandkid if you don't focus on what can be right in her life instead of creating drama from losers.

Answer 2

He never completely loses his parental rights, unless he signs them away. During the divorce proceedings, there will be a custody hearing and she will likely be given sole custody during that.

Answer 3

I was in a similar predicament, I had a baby when I was 17 and the father never even cared to see her, and my lawyer at the time said that after 2 years that he would have no parental rights. I hope this helps you and I hope your daughter and your granddaughter are doing okay.

Answer 4

There is no such thing as 'abandonment' which causes a loss of parental rights.  He maintains those until they are removed by a court, something that usually only happens in cases of severe abuse.  Simple abandonment is not that level of incident, and in fact, removes any such abuse from the discussion.