Legal Question in Family Law in Rhode Island
What is the liability of a adulter spouce abandoning home. one child involved.
Asked on 9/21/09, 1:00 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Pearsall
Law Office of Christopher A. Pearsall, Esquire
There is no recognized legal action for an adulterous spouse who has abandoned the other spouse and a child. However, there is an expectation by the family court that a child will be supported by both parents. The parent who is still with the child must file a proceeding in the family court, have the other spouse served with the appropriate documents and proceed before the family court to have a child support order entered.
Answered on 9/26/09, 3:58 pm