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gross neglect of duty

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A quick definition of gross neglect of duty:

Gross neglect of duty is when someone willfully and unjustifiably abandons their responsibilities or obligations, such as military service or taking care of their family. In family law, spousal desertion is when one spouse stops living with the other, intends to abandon them, and doesn't have their consent or a good reason for leaving. This is also called gross neglect of duty. Constructive desertion is when one spouse's bad behavior forces the other to leave the home, and criminal desertion is when one spouse doesn't take care of the other when they're sick or needy. Obstinate desertion is when one spouse refuses to come back home, and willful, continued, and obstinate desertion is a longer way of saying obstinate desertion.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Gross neglect of duty refers to the willful and unjustified abandonment of a person's duties or obligations, especially in military service or to a spouse or family. It is also known as desertion.

Example: In family law, spousal desertion is defined by five elements: a cessation of cohabitation, the lapse of a statutory period, an intention to abandon, a lack of consent from the abandoned spouse, and a lack of spousal misconduct that might justify the abandonment. This means that if a spouse leaves their partner without any valid reason and without their partner's consent, it can be considered gross neglect of duty or desertion.

Explanation: Gross neglect of duty or desertion is a serious offense that can have legal consequences. It involves abandoning one's responsibilities without any valid reason or justification. In the case of spousal desertion, it can lead to divorce proceedings and legal action. It is important to fulfill one's duties and obligations, especially towards family and loved ones.

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18:16
I just noticed that UMich has the majority of their acceptances really early on. Does anyone know what happens to mid-November applicants? Are we just cooked?
TGM
18:23
How long can I delay sending my fall grades if they hurt my GPA? I’m still waiting on decisions and ideally I’m hoping they decide BEFORE seeing my new grades
TGM
18:27
dropped my GPA below median for a couple of schools I’m applying to, when I was above median before
Dkk
18:32
@TGM: Not long enough to get another transcript to recover.
Dkk
18:33
Honestly you could just wait until someone actually asks for your fall grades. Who knows.
Dkk
18:34
@wigwav: It looks like if below medians it will not help but If applying in November it seems you are still middle of the cycle.
18:34
@wigwav: nah
TGM
18:34
like am I expected to send it unprompted or can I wait until a school requested it
Dkk
18:35
@TGM: Expected to send it unprompted but you can wait and see.
18:36
Is your LSAT also below median?
TGM
18:37
It’s above median, but I’m applying T6 with unimpressive softs, so even with a good LSAT it’s tough
texaslawhopefully
18:38
Yeah, then I would just wait as long as you can to send it
texaslawhopefully
18:38
For like HLS at least, if you wait till J6 then you may already have a decision
TGM
18:39
@texaslawhopefully: alas, haven’t even gotten an interview (applied around thanksgiving)
18:39
Yeah I would delay as long as you have plausible deniability
TGM
18:40
I actually do have a transcript issue that registrar needs to resolve, should I say that
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