Divorcing While Pregnant
What is the reasoning behind the laws?
“What is the reasoning behind the laws?
In many states, the reason to delay divorce is to avoid having to go back and re-do most of the divorce agreement to account for new custody arrangements, child support payments and issues regarding paternity.
Alabama is one state that does permit divorce during pregnancy. In the states of Georgia and Mississippi, a husband may be granted a divorce if his wife becomes pregnant without his knowledge.”