Child abandonment takes place when a parent or person responsible for a child’s care abandons or leaves the child for a period of time without financial support or information regarding their return. Child abandonment is considered child neglect.
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Jason Swango is the founder of The Firm For Men, a Virginia family law firm serving the men of Virginia for over 15 years. Hailing from Terre Haute, Indiana, Jason is a resident of Virginia Beach where he and his wife have raised their six children. Jason is an impassioned leader and fierce advocate.