In re Maliq M.

Appeal from an order of the Family Court, Monroe County (John J. Rivoli, J), entered November 3, 2006 in a proceeding pursuant to Family Court Act article 6. The order, among other things, terminated respondent’s parental rights.

It is hereby ordered that the order so appealed from is unanimously affirmed without costs.

Memorandum: Respondent father appeals from an order terminating his parental rights on the ground of abandonment. The record belies the contention of the father that he was not allowed to present a defense. A child is abandoned if the parent “evinces an intent to forego his or…