Claim: There's no law in Missouri that prevents pregnant women from getting divorced. But social media posts claim Missouri women "cannot divorce their spouse if they are pregnant." Legal experts told us a judge may wait to finalize a divorce until after a baby is born to determine custody and other arrangements.
Fact-check: Posts Distort Missouri Divorce Law Regarding Pregnancy - FactCheck.org
Verdict: there's no law in missouri that prevents pregnant women from getting divorced. but social media posts claim missouri women "cannot divorce their spouse if they are pregnant." legal experts told us a judge may wait to finalize a divorce until after a baby is born to determine custody and other arrangements.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Saranac Hale Spencer
Date published: 2024-03-14T13:28:01