National attention has been drawn to a little-known Missouri law that virtually prevents pregnant women from divorcing their spouses. A pregnant person can still apply for divorce under Missouri law, but a judge can, and usually does,

In a marriage, one spouse may sometimes abandon the other. In other words, they physically and emotionally leave the marriage and never return. Many people question whether (1) this qualifies as a reason for divorce and (2) whether it can affect how the divorce turns out.

In Missouri, we often get this question from divorced or soon-to-be-divorced individuals: “After divorce, is there a waiting period before I can remarry?” The answer is no; Missouri does not require you to wait before you can get remarried after divorce.

Divorce can be a difficult and emotionally draining legal process, especially if one spouse is unwilling to sign or recognize the divorce papers. Many people wrongly feel that ignoring the matter will prolong or postpone the divorce process.

Once divorce is final, each ex-spouse is legally free to marry another partner. However, there are implications you’ll want to think about before remarrying, such as how a new marriage might impact child support and spousal support (alimony).