Can my wife leave with the kids?

Can my wife leave with the kids?

First, legally, she cannot simply leave with the kids. Even though this has seemingly happened for years, the mother has no more right to the children than the father, especially if there is no divorce or custody agreement in place. As a married couple, you share joint-legal custody of the children.

Can you get your spouse for abandonment?

In order to prove abandonment, the abandoned spouse must use direct or constructive evidence to demonstrate their claim. The spouse claiming abandonment must prove that the couple kept separate residences and didn't engage in marital relations for a required period, usually a year.

Who comes first your wife or child?

Partners Should Come First "Children find comfort and security in their parents' healthy relationship," explains a member named "Good Day!" So, that relationship has to be nurtured. Brenda B. agrees, saying she puts her husband before her three children.

When you get married is your spouse responsible for your child support?

Your husband is obligated to pay child support. In general, only your husband's income will be considered to determine the proper child support.