What is spousal abandonment?

Answer 1

The legal definition of abandonment is, "The act by which a person abandons and forsakes, without justification, a condition of public, social, or family life, renouncing its responsibilities and evading its duties."

Answer 2

The legal definition of spousal abandonment is defined when one spouse leaves without consent, and remains away from the other spouse without any type of emotional, physical or financial communication for a designated period of time. Depending on the state, other stipulations such as whether or not the complainant contributed to the spouse's departure, if no child support has been paid, or the spouse has been away for more than a year, may also be required.

Answer 3

leaving your spouse without good cause, like domestic violence,or other factors, but just to leave without cause is abandonment of your marriage. If this your spouse abandons the marriage without good cause he, or she will not be entitle to any alimony, or support.