Section 14-07-11 – [Effective Until 8/1/2021] Spouse liable for support – Exception

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, North Dakota

An abandoned spouse is not liable for the support of the other spouse unless there is an offer to return on the part of the abandoning spouse or the abandonment is justified by misconduct. Neither party is liable for the support of the other when living separate by agreement unless the support is stipulated in the agreement.

N.D.C.C. ยง 14-07-11

This section is set out more than once. See also Section 14-07-11, effective 8/1/2021.