Q: In Ohio can you file abandonment charges against a father if they’re not helping and don’t want to be a father anymore?
Dad left out of state and will not help or take his child. Says he doesn’t always want to be a father. He won’t work so that leads to my question.
A: In Ohio, a parent can't typically be charged with abandonment for simply not being involved in their child's life or not providing financial support, unless there is a court order in place that requires them to do so. However, if there is a court-ordered child support agreement and the parent is not complying with it, legal action can be taken to enforce the agreement.
A: In Ohio, one does not file charges but the lack of meaningful contact and support will be factors a court considers in a custody case.
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