What does the law consider marital abandonment?
All married couples have the right to equitable distribution of the marital property. You may also have the right to alimony, based on the agreement to stop working and care for your daughter. Your minor children also have the right to receive child support. In the meantime, you may be able to receive alimony while the divorce is proceeding. That is called alimony pendente lite — literally, alimony pending litigation. It sounds like you have a somewhat complicated legal matter. I would be happy to help you.
