Getting A Divorce While Pregnant In Mississippi

No one can really anticipate the difficulty around divorce, and going through a divorce while pregnant adds on a whole other layer of stress and emotional turmoil. It’s important to know that every state has different divorce proceedings, and Mississippi has very strict rules for divorce during pregnancy. 

If you are going through a divorce while pregnant, it’s important that you have a strong support system, and an experienced attorney may be an essential part of that system. Divorce attorney Jason Campbell is a strong supporter of women and has helped hundreds of families just like yours through the Mississippi divorce process. Contact Campbell Law today to schedule a free consultation and find out how Campbell may be able to help you get a divorce while pregnant.

As a rule, the state of Mississippi doesn’t grant divorces while women are pregnant, with a pregnancy from the marriage. You can file for divorce while pregnant, but the court will typically postpone the divorce until after the birth.

Many judges choose to handle divorce during pregnancy like this to avoid unnecessary paternity testing when the child is born after the divorce. As well, paternity testing during pregnancy can be dangerous so judges typically choose to avoid this complication and danger to the child by waiting until the child is born to grant a divorce. By requiring parents to stay married until the child is born, the parents avoid having to establish the paternity of the child.

This may be frustrating at first glance, but in reality, waiting to finalize the divorce until after the child is born makes the process of deciding on child support and custody a lot smoother because it becomes part of your divorce proceedings. On the other hand, this also makes the divorce process much longer and may persuade women to hold off on filing even if divorce is the best option for them at the time.

Moving Towards Divorce During Pregnancy

Although the court usually requires pregnant couples to wait until the child is born to grant a divorce, you can still start going through the process. Divorce can be a long process, especially when children are involved, so working with an attorney early in your divorce may be helpful.

In particular, if you are in a situation where you feel unsafe in your relationship and are pregnant, there are other legal options available that can help protect you while you are waiting for a divorce to be granted. An experienced attorney can help you exercise your rights to be safe even while you are waiting for your divorce. 

If you find yourself caught in this complicated scenario, don’t wait until it’s too late. Filing for divorce may seem like an overwhelming task, but with the help of a divorce attorney, you may file with peace of mind knowing you have a plan in place and the support of an experienced professional.

Contact a Family Law Attorney

Going through a divorce while pregnant makes the process a lot more complicated in Mississippi due to the legalities around custody arrangements and other aspects of family law. Although you can represent yourself in court when getting a divorce while pregnant, you may find that having an attorney by your side can make the process much smoother. 

Additionally, because you’ll have to wait until your child is born, your divorce may take longer than it typically does. A divorce attorney has much more experience working with divorce cases involving children, and they may be able to fight for your rights while supporting you through your pregnancy.

Schedule a free consultation today to find out how Jason Campbell may be able to support you.