Pregnancy Empowerment Act: Divorce Cannot Be Delayed Due to Pregnancy.
This law prohibits state courts from delaying or denying a divorce filing solely because one party is pregnant. The goal is to protect pregnant individuals, particularly those facing intimate partner violence, by ensuring they can quickly dissolve their marriage. This change guarantees that pregnancy status is not an obstacle to the right to divorce.
Key points
State Prohibition: States cannot consider pregnancy status when reviewing a petition for divorce.
Increased Safety: Allows pregnant individuals, especially those at risk of domestic violence, to leave dangerous relationships faster.
Streamlined Process: Eliminates the practice of delaying divorces until after childbirth, which was often done to determine paternity.
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