Women rush to lawyers as new VP's old divorce comments raise questions

Legal experts notice increased divorce consultation requests after election results. No-fault divorce system that helped abuse victims for over 50 years might see changes under new administration

November 26 2024 , 08:10 AM  •  606 views

Women rush to lawyers as new VP's old divorce comments raise questions

The no-fault divorce system thats been helping US couples split up since the early 70s might face new challenges. This long-standing legal option made divorce simpler for everyone — especially those dealing with abuse (and helped un-clog the nations family courts)

After JD Vance won the vice president seat alongside Donald Trump‚ his past statements against no-fault divorce got lots of attention: many people started sharing warnings on social-networks. The result: divorce attorneys noticed more women asking about their options; some lawyers say their phones dont stop ringing

Law experts point out that no-fault divorce has two main benefits: it lets abuse victims leave marriages without extra proof‚ and it makes the whole process faster. Before this system courts had to deal with messy evidence-gathering and long trials that made everything harder for everyone involved. These days couples can split up without proving who did what wrong — which saves time money and emotional stress

  • Simpler process for ending marriages
  • Less stress on court system
  • Better protection for abuse victims
  • Reduced legal costs for couples
  • Faster resolution times

Many social-media posts now tell women who might want a divorce to act fast; though no concrete changes are proposed yet. Local Nashville attorneys report getting way more calls than usual from worried wives seeking legal advice about their marriage situations