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An Insane Missouri Law Prevents Pregnant Women From Getting Divorced—Even If They’re Victims of Domestic Violence (www.vanityfair.com)

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State representative Ashley Aune is trying to fight it, but doesn’t have high hopes.

Something you might have picked up on over the last several weeks/years/centuries is that there are a disturbing number of people in power who will go to great lengths to control women in America. Not convinced? Thinking of citing the fact that in some countries, women are stoned to death (as though that makes what happens here okay)? Then we’d like to make you aware of a law in Missouri that says pregnant women cannot get a divorce finalized if they’re pregnant—even if said pregnant people are victims of domestic violence.

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[+] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de -10 points 8 months ago

Being married doesn't stop anyone from leaving a relationship, getting a job, moving anywhere they want, or opening a bank account. The only things it does in the short term of less than a year is prevent you from getting married to another. There isn't a separate set of abuse laws if you're married or single.

The only reason for needing a divorce on less than 9 months notice while pregnant is to try and remove custody for a child from a man. That's almost the only reason. To make it hard for a father to see their child. To make a father spend months and thousands of dollars just so they can see their own kid.

So go ahead and tell me WHY it is important to get a divorce in less than 9 months. What is a reason to need to do it?

[-] TSG_Asmodeus@lemmy.world 6 points 8 months ago

The only reason for needing a divorce on less than 9 months notice while pregnant is to try and remove custody for a child from a man. That’s almost the only reason. To make it hard for a father to see their child. To make a father spend months and thousands of dollars just so they can see their own kid. So go ahead and tell me WHY it is important to get a divorce in less than 9 months. What is a reason to need to do it?

Ok.

“Not only was she being physically and emotionally abused, but there was reproduction coercion used. When she found out she was pregnant and asked a lawyer if she could get a divorce, she was essentially told no. It was so demoralizing for her to hear that. She felt she had no options.”

What if the woman was raped? What if he removed a condom during sex? What if the realization she'd be bringing a child into a relationship with a physically and emotionally abusive person made her realize she had to get out?

I don't know what point you think you're making but you look like an absolute monster here.

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