Respondent did not meet the statutory requirements for notice of the termination of parental rights proceedings (see Social Services Law § 384-c [2]). Nor is his consent required for the adoption of the child, as the record shows that he failed to contribute to the child's financial support in any meaningful way and failed to maintain regular contact with the child or his custodians (see Domestic Relations Law § 111 [1] [d]; Matter of William R...
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