North Dakota § 14-07-12 - Transfer of property when abandoned or imprisoned
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 14-07-12 — Transfer of property when abandoned or imprisoned, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-07-12. Transfer of property when abandoned or imprisoned
In case the husband or wife abandons the other and removes from the state and is absent therefrom for one year without providing for the maintenance and support of that person's family, or is sentenced to imprisonment either in the county jail or penitentiary for the period of one year or more, the district court of the county where the husband or wife so abandoned or not in prison resides, on application by affidavit of such husband or wife fully setting forth the facts and supported by such other testimony as the court may deem necessary, may authorize that person to manage, control, sell, or encumber the property of the husband or wife for the support and maintenance of the family and for the purpose of paying debts contracted prior to such abandonment or imprisonment. Notice of such proceedings must be given to the opposite party and must be served as a summons is served in ordinary actions.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-07-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-07-12 cover?
Section 14-07-12 ("Transfer of property when abandoned or imprisoned") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 14-07-12?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 14-07-12" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 14-07-12 apply to my situation?
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