In re Ashton

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 (see, Domestic Relations Law § 111 [2] [a]). Furthermore, neither his incarceration nor his fugitive status excused the failure of respondent to…