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[quote=Anonymous]I'm starting a new thread so this does not get lost.  There is another thread of a parent seeking to move out of their house for a month for a break from their marriage.  Their spouse is a stay at home mom/dad and there's plenty of money (per their post).  Too many people are stating it's "abandonment".  No, it is not.

There are many situations when one parent is not in the house for weeks or months at a time.  It's not abandonment.  As long as everything is available to maintain the current lifestyle there is no issue.  Example:  My wife is a stay at home mom. We have one ten year old.  My wife does not work.  She stays home.  I work and take care of all financials, investing, taxes, etc.  She has plenty of income to pay for everything.  Three months ago her father had a medical issue and she left the house for three weeks.  During those three weeks I took care of our kid and went to work, took care of the house, food, cooking, cleaning, schoolwork, etc. Three weeks one parent was vacant from the home.  It wasn't abandonment.

Now, reverse my situation three months ago.  If it were my father who had a medical issue and I had to leave the house for three weeks...is it abandonment?  No.  My wife has full access to enough funds to last a year for all living expenses.  Plus, as a stay at home mom she's already taking care of our kid.  The other poster is in this same scenario. Only difference is the reason to not be at home.

If this person wants tot take a month "away" from the house due to marriage issues, it's not abandonment if they're already paying for the mortgage, bills, food, etc where the kid and spouse's life doesn't change or have duress.  If one parent needs to leave the house for work it's not abandonment.

ABANDONMENT IS WHEN ONE SPOUSE LEAVES WITHOUT NOTICE AND DOES NOT INTEND TO RETURN.  I hope everything is able to read all caps.[/quote]

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