Q: Do i have a case for abandonment? My son is 10 and his dad has been without contact for 9 years...
I live in Colorado springs. My son is almost 10 his dad has not seen him since he was 8 months old. I am the sole provider. I want to get full sole custody of him. I dont want his dad to be able to ever come back and just take him. Can I file abandonment charges on him and if so how can I do it if he lives in another country with no plans to come back that I know of?
A: There is not really anything as "filing abandonment charges". You may be able to get "full custody' depending on what your existing papers say and the facts of the situation. Even then, the father will probably be allowed to have appropriate contact with his son. you should retain an attorney to review your case and advise you how to proceed.
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