Should I move out of the house?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Alabama Divorce Lawyer, Michael Sherman in Initial Considerations
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There is no blanket answer to this question. It depends on the particular circumstances of your case. For example, if custody is contested, it is generally a bad idea to move out without adequate arrangements to take your children with you.
Where custody is not disputed, it still may not be a good idea. Many people tell me they are afraid of being guilty of abandonment if they do move out. That is not really the issue. In Alabama for a court to grant the divorce on the grounds of abandonment, then the period of abandonment must be at least 12 months.
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