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There is a reason politicians don't want pregnant women getting divorced

And no, it has nothing to do with the well-being of the child

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lyz
Feb 28, 2024
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In Texas, Alabama, Missouri, and Arizona, pregnant women cannot divorce.

There are no exceptions for domestic violence.

These laws are not new, but they’re back in the news because a lawmaker in Missouri introduced a bill to change the law in that state. It’s unlikely the GOP-led legislature will pass the bill. These laws also have abortion bans — a sort …

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