Clear and convincing evidence that respondent failed to visit or communicate with the child or contact the agency for the six-month period immediately preceding the filing of the petition gave rise to a presumption of abandonment (Social Services Law § 384-b [4] [b]; [5] [a]) that respondent failed to rebut. Respondent's claim that he believed that the child was with her mother is incredible, and his incarceration, standing alone,
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MATTER OF C.
222 A.D.2d 298 (1995)
636 N.Y.S.2d 11
In the Matter of Crystal C., a Child Alleged to be Abandoned. St. Joseph's Children's Services, Respondent; Gary C., Appellant
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December 19, 1995
December 19, 1995
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.
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