If he doesn't come home at least 3 times a week, then that means he does come home as often as up to 4 times a week, so this would not qualify as abandonment. But you may want to ask your attorney if you can file for divorce on the grounds of neglect. But that, too, will be a slippery slope, especially depending on the reason he gives for not coming home 3 nights a week.
Have you asked him where he is and what he's doing on the nights he doesn't come home? Do you think he is with another woman? If so, and if it were me, I would find a way to get proof, as in photos, documented times and places where he goes, and who he is with, etc. And I know firsthand that it's not hard to get proof if he is cheating on you.
If you get proof of adultery, that will be all the grounds for divorce you need. But if you do decide to get proof of adultery, you need to first be absolutely sure you can handle the truth - visible, irrefutable truth, because it will be painful.
But most states (or at least many states) allow a no contest divorce or on irreconcilable differences, as well as other types where you don't need a specific reason, such as abandonment or adultery.
Talk to an attorney to see what he or she advises and what your options are. Many attorneys will give an initial consultation for a very small fee, and some don't even charge for the initial consultation.
Abandonment is not grounds for divorce in Michigan. Michigan is a "no-fault" divorce state.
Divorce laws vary from state to state. Desertion or abandonment with the intention of not returning is grounds for divorce in states that still have fault divorce as opposed to no-fault divorce. Some states differentiate between the two terms with desertion an intent to end the marriage and abandonment being an absence for a certain length of time. You need to check the laws in your state and consult with an attorney who is familiar with those laws.
Spousal abandonment is actually not a crime, however, it is grounds for divorce (which may be granted in absentia, if the missing spouse cannot be contacted or will not show up to contest the divorce).
No. One week would not reach the level of abandonment.
Abandonment is frequently a good reason for a divorce in some locations.
There would be no desertion or abandonment since the parties are divorced.
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He's worried about abandonment but not infidelity?? If you're wanting to divorce him, get a lawyer. A judge will grant you a divorce because of his infidelity and will help decide who gets the house.
The effects divorce can have on children will depend a lot on the ages of children. Younger children ,including toddlers, will feel a sense of abandonment when one parent appears to be missing. Older children (late teens) may resent the parent who chose divorce and consider that parent selfish for making their own life a priority instead of the whole family. Children in between are too old to feel abandoned but too young to assign blame to either parent. Therefore, they tend to blame themselves.
Yes
In Texas, spousal abandonment is not a formal ground for divorce but can be related to the concept of "constructive abandonment." This occurs when one spouse leaves the marital home without consent and fails to fulfill their marital obligations, such as financial support or emotional connection. A spouse can file for divorce on this basis if they can demonstrate that the abandoning spouse has left the marriage without justification and has not returned. Additionally, Texas courts may consider abandonment when dividing property or determining spousal support.
Yes. You need to file for divorce.