Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

Marriage or Divorce?

I am pregnant, married and have a 2 1/2 year old and I have been real confused with my marriage. I don't know what to do. I know you are a lawyer and not a counseler but maybe you can help me?


Asked on 5/22/08, 10:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Smith LawSmith

Re: Marriage or Divorce?

Perhaps you can describe what you mean when you said you are "confusted" by your marriage. Do you mean you are unhappy or dissatisfied? You are pregnant and have a toddler at home (who may no be potty trained yet) If anyting, you are definately stressed at this point in your life. This can lead to feelings that you are suffering more than you spouse, whcih can make oen resent their spouse. Unless there is an issue with physcial abuse, this is probably not the time to make big changes like getting divorced.

Ask yourself, "what do I gain by leaving my husband now, rather than after teh baby is born?" I am guessing that there is little personal advantage to doing it now. I know of no legal advatage tgo getting divorced whiel preganant, rather than later. In fact, if you give birth after filing for divorc, you might be subject to a paternity denaul by your husband. Once the baby is born, and your mental state is better, you can more accurately evaluate your marriage. You probably will fidn that your view of your spouse and your marriage is different.

Good Luck

Good Luck

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Answered on 5/23/08, 1:48 am
Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Marriage or Divorce?

Your post does not actually ask a legal question, but if you need legal advice and are not already represented by an attorney, you may call me at my office for a consultation. I will try to help you if I can.

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Answered on 5/24/08, 3:15 pm


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