Ordered that the order is affirmed, without costs or disbursements.
The Family Court properly determined that the appellant's consent was not required in the proceeding to adopt the child because he had abandoned her (see, Domestic Relations Law § 111 [2] [a]). Under Domestic Relations Law § 111 (2) (a), consent to adoption is not required of a parent "who evinces an intent to forego his or her parental or custodial rights and obligations as manifested...
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