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Desertion

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-005330

The willful abandonment of a spouse or children without justification and with no intent to return, often for a specified period. This act can serve as grounds for divorce or legal separation in jurisdictions that recognize fault-based divorce. It can also impact child custody, support, and spousal maintenance determinations.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-005330
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "The willful abandonment of a spouse or children without justification and with no intent to return, often for a specified period. This act can serve as grounds for divorce or legal separation in jurisdictions that recognize fault-based divorce. It can also impact child custody, support, and spousal maintenance determinations.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/desertion/"
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