In re H.J.

The respondent, the father of H.J. (child), appeals an order of the Circuit Court ( Tenney , J.) terminating his parental rights. See RSA 170-C:5 (2014). He argues that the evidence does not support the circuit court's findings that: (1) he had abandoned the child; (2) he had not paid sufficient support; and (3) termination of his parental rights was in the child's best interest. We affirm.

The record supports the following facts. Approximately one month after the child was born, the father was incarcerated. After the father was released, the child lived with both parents. In February 2009,…