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how long can a spouse be gone for it to be abandonment?
Asked on Dec 30th, 2013 on Divorce - Virginia
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Marriage very gone wrong/need to file some leagal papers to sever ties
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Generally, the fault ground of "abandonment and desertion" matures after a spouse has been away for 12 months. Note, however, that abandonment requires more than simply being apart. The circumstances surrounding the separation can be quite important. Hope that helps. Good luck.
Answered on Dec 30th, 2013 at 3:52 PM