divorce bill

While a pregnant woman can file for divorce in Missouri, under current law a judge can prevent it from being finalized.

‘No matter how deep the pain, the law kept me legally bound to him,’ state Rep. Cecelie Williams said of her attempt to divorce her abusive husband while pregnant with their fourth child.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri Legislature has passed a bill aimed at giving divorced parents more equal custody over their children.The House…