Missouri law says pregnant women can't get divorced

[redqueen]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As it stands, Missouri judges cannot legally finalize a divorce if a woman is pregnant.

Three other states have similar laws: Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. While a couple can still file for divorce in Missouri, the court must wait until after a woman gives birth in order to finalize child custody and child support.

When it comes to domestic violence, there’s no exceptions.

“It just doesn’t make sense in 2024,” said State Rep. Ashley Aune, a Democrat representing District 14 in Platte County, and that’s where it becomes a problem for her.
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https://fox4kc.com/news/missouri-law-says-pregnant-women-cant-get-divorced/

[MOMFUDSKI]

1. Say

What?!!!

[redqueen]

3. I'm in shock

Some sources saying there's no such laws but those states just won't finalize a divorce until the baby is born.

And it's presented as intended to be for the benefit of mom & baby. While 70% of divorces are filed by the woman.

[elleng]

2. Seems Misery's been messed up for a LONG time!

[keithbvadu2]

4. problem solved now that the zygote/embryo/fetus is a child.

???

[JustAnotherGen]

5. Exactly

This doesn't make sense.

[BOSSHOG]

7. Or the "Mom" goes to a blue state

Gets an abortion and then proceeds with her divorce. Everything Republicans touch dies. Whether it be our constitution or a divorce proceeding.

I’m, on occasion, a grumpy old white guy. The current group of grumpy old white guys from coast to coast in positions of authority (you know, Honorable) are puke inducing.

Most of the time I’m an awesome old white guy.

[keithbvadu2]

10. The traffic blocks with mandatory pregnancy tests will catch that.

"Your precious body fluids, please."

More right wing laws about interstate travel.

[BOSSHOG]

11. Mandatory pregnancy tests in the land of the free

Conducted by freedom loving Nazis. On the shoulder of an interstate. Because of their love of America.

[keithbvadu2]

12. And then the pro-life CPAC Nazis after the birth.

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Unbelievable.

[bucolic_frolic]

8. WBU is happy

Wife Beaters United

In case of misinterpretation

[xmas74]

9. Ive known a few who've been through this

It's been like this forever and we don't really think about it.