Q: How do I file abandonment against my ex husband?
My ex husband hasn’t help support our children in three years. They only time he communicates is if I reach out to him first. The only times he sees our children is if I reach out. He doesn’t reach out because I don’t want a “friendship” with him so he takes that as he cannot see our children. I’ve expressed he can have his relationship and be a father to them both but not try to make a friendship with me but he won’t. It’s been over three months with absolutely no communication because I stopped reaching out myself. What do I need to do?
A: I doubt you have sufficient grounds for divorce. You will probably need an agreement (irreconcilable differences) as abandonment is not going to suffice. Your only leverage will be child support. Hire an attorney.
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