What is Child Abandonment

My question involves neglect/abandonment in the State of: Illinois

If a child's father left one night (without notifying other parent) and has never contributed financially or emotionally can the mother of the child file abandonment?

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Quoting kokomo58

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My question involves neglect/abandonment in the State of: Illinois

If a child's father left one night (without notifying other parent) and has never contributed financially or emotionally can the mother of the child file abandonment?

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We need details.

How old is the child?

Are the parents married?

If not, has paternity been established? Any court orders?