If I move out while seeking martial counseling, is that considered abandonment since there is a child involved?
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If I move out while seeking martial counseling, is that considered abandonment since there is a child involved?
Me and my wife are looking at getting a divorce. She has moved out with our child but has since wanted to move back in and me move out.
Asked on April 9, 2012 under Family Law, Michigan
Answers:
Alan Pransky / Law Office of Alan J Pransky
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
As long as you are supporting the child you are not abandoning the child. Furthermore, abandonment takes one year of no support. It does not happen merely because you moved out.
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