The order does not prevent the Husband returning to his Wife, but only prevents his taking her earnings while the desertion continues.
Home is Home, be it Ever So Homely.
1579. Nature of the Order (2)
The order, when obtained, puts the wife in the same position with regard to ownership of property and the right to sue and be sued upon contracts (that is, all bargains and business transactions), as if she had obtained the decree of judicial separation, placing her, in fact, if the situation of a single woman.
1580. Penalty
If after this Order is made, the husband, or any creditor of his, or person claiming through him by purchase or otherwise, should seize or continue to hold any property of the wife, after notice of such order, the wife may bring an action against her husband or such other person, and may recover the property itself, and double its value in money.
1581. Liability of Husband for Wife's Debts