A recent legislative proposal in Missouri aims to address the issue of finalizing divorces for pregnant women. While the state's divorce law does not explicitly prohibit divorces for pregnant women, judges often refrain from finalizing divorces when one spouse is pregnant. This practice is not unique to Missouri and is also observed in other states like Texas.
Divorce lawyers explain that the reason behind this practice is to ensure that the custody and child support terms of the divorce are accurately determined, taking into account the potential impact of a child on these arrangements. Additionally, the lengthy process of finalizing a divorce means that circumstances may change significantly during the course of the proceedings, such as the birth of a child with special needs.
