MATTER OF ASHTON


254 A.D.2d 773 (1998)

677 N.Y.S.2d 844

In the Matter of Ashton. Terri A. E. et al., Respondents; William F. T., Jr., Appellant

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Fourth Department.

October 2, 1998


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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