DAVID A. NOVERAS vs Leticia Noveras (G.R. No.

188289,August 20, 2014)

Abandonment, under Article 101 of the Family Code quoted above, must be
for a valid cause and the spouse is deemed to have abandoned the other when
he/she has left the conjugal dwelling without intention of returning. The intention
of not returning is prima facie presumed if the allegedly [sic] abandoning spouse
failed to give any information as to his or her whereabouts within the period of
three months from such abandonment.

Prima Partosa-jo vs. CA, et al. (GR 82606, Dec. 18, 1992)

“Abandonment as a ground for judicial separation of property implies a

departure by one spouse with the avowed intent never to return, followed by
prolonged absence without just cause, and without in the meantime providing in
the least for one’s family although able to do so.”