Child neglect takes place when a parent or person responsible for a child’s welfare disregards or refuses to provide appropriate care necessary to the child’s health and well-being. Abandonment is considered a form of 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.