Order unanimously affirmed without costs.
Memorandum:
Family Court properly dispensed with the consent of respondent to the adoption of his daughter pursuant to Domestic Relations Law § 111 (2) (a). The proof establishes that respondent evinced an intent to forego his parental rights and obligations by his failure for a period of six months to visit or communicate with his daughter or the person having legal custody of her, although able to do so (
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