How Do You File For Divorce With Abandonment?
Abandonment, when used in family law proceedings, refers to the act of one spouse deserting the other (with or without children) without consent or justifiable cause, and with the intent of never returning. With the exception of no-fault states, abandonment, and in some cases desertion, are considered legal grounds for a divorce. Certain protocols must be followed to use abandonment in the process of filing for divorce. Retain a lawyer immediately. Each state has a specified amount of time that must pass before “abandonment” is acknowledged. Your lawyer will know the specific timeframe. Paperwork cannot be filed under these grounds until this time period has passed. Prepare an affidavit with all financial data and marital assets, including community property. This list will be needed in the court proceedings. Meet with your spouse to draw up a mutually agreeable marital separation agreement, if possible. This step will reduce costs and time spent in court considerably in divorce procee
