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My wife left me over a month ago and she has left without my knowledge of her whereabouts. (No Address) I was and have always been her main source of support. We didn't have a disagreement she left and hasn't returned. I'm forced to leave my apartment because of financial difficulties maintaining our apartment. She has spare keys, yet she has threatened me with alimony. I was depending on her to seek employment and help me maintain our home. Can this be considered desertion or abandonment?
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If your wife left without a word, I would suggest you contact your locate Police.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 2:11 PM
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Melvin G. Franke
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No, see an experienced divorce attorney.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Arizona is a no-fault state, so there is really no such thing as "desertion" or "abandonment."
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law
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We don't have desertion or abandonment in Ohio. If your wife was working and assisting with bills, you could seek a court order for her to continue to do so. However, since she is not employed, she can see spousal support (alimony) from you. Whether she receives it will depend on a number of factors. If she files, you should consult local counsel to assist you.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 10:53 PM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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Not in Washington.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 10:41 PM
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Anne B. Howard, A Professional Law Corporation
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Just file for divorce. Desertion or abandonment are not grounds in California.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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You can consider her actions whatever you want, but it doesn't have any influence on what will or can happen in a Colorado divorce. If you no longer wish to be married, you can file for and obtain a divorce based upon your belief that the marriage is irretrievably broken. If you don't live in Colorado, you have posted your question to the wrong place and need to contact an attorney in the state where you live to find out if you need specific grounds for divorce in that state.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:28 PM
Under California law dissolution is no fault so it is irrelevant how your wife's behavior is characterized. You should consult a family law attorney to discuss how to deal with the financial issues raised by her leaving.
Answered on Oct 26th, 2012 at 9:24 PM