Q: about one year ago, i was going through a crazy part of my life, drugs, cheating, no job etc, and i allowed my boyfriend and father of my children to house the kids by his parents with him. During that time I paid no support to help them buy things and I did visit from time to time. Now, I have a job and I an apt. and I want to have my now ex-boyfriend pay toward the apt to house the kids and get child support and bring them to live withe me. Can he claim I abandoned them and file for custody against me ? what are my odds of getting custody according to the law. ?
A: David's Answer: Legal "abandonment" is generally considered to be insubstantial contact with children for more than a 6-month period. It therefore doesn't appear you've legally abandoned the children. There are numerous factors which much be considered to render an opinion on custody, however. I therefore advise that you schedule a consultation with a NYC Child Custody attorney for a full assessment. -- David Bliven, Bronx Child Custody attorney
(www.blivenlaw.net)
David Bliven is a former Family Court prosecutor who handles the full range of Divorce and Family Law cases, including child custody and visitation matters. He practices primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). His website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
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