To leave or desert. This term is applied when one married spouse leaves the marital home. In some areas this may be grounds for divorce or may reflect adversely upon the spouse who moves.

Voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her lawful spouse. In some areas this may also be grounds for divorce or adversely affect the offender's case.

A written declaration upon oath made before an authorized official. Sworn statement in writing, usually made under oath or on affirmation before a magistrate or officer (often a notary public). In a divorce proceeding, Affidavits usually accompany motions and are used to avoid having to appear in court personally to testify.

To supply of the means of living; maintenance. Also called maintenance or support. See Maintenance.

The judge can award temporary alimony when a couple has separated, but has not yet divorced, Spousal support to be paid by one marital partner to the other during the pre-trial period of separation.