ADVISORY: MISSOURIANS SOUND THE ALARM ON SEN. JOSH HAWLEY’S STANCE ON MAKING DIVORCE HARDER FOR WOMEN TRAPPED IN ABUSIVE MARRIAGES
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri: On Thursday, Missouri advocates and experts will hold a virtual press conference at 11 a.m. CT on the dangers posed by Senator Josh Hawley’s long-held opposition to no-fault divorce. A recording recently made public by Rolling Stone revealed that Hawley supports drastic changes to divorce laws, advocating for the elimination of no-fault divorce.
No-fault divorce provides a critical escape route for individuals, particularly women, to leave potentially dangerous or unhealthy marriages without facing insurmountable legal hurdles.
Critics warn that Senator Hawley’s push to require proof of fault could trap people in abusive marriages, escalating danger and suffering.
This timely discussion will delve into the real-world consequences of restricting access to divorce, drawing on the expertise of:
- Hon. Margaret T. Donnelly, Retired Judge: Legal expert in family law and former Missouri State Representative
- Madeleine Hatler, Victims’ Rights Advocate
- Other Missouri experts
The growing push to roll back no-fault divorce is also fueled in part by Christian nationalism, a dangerous ideology championed by Senator Josh Hawley, to impose extreme religious beliefs on Americans’ way of life. This worldview seeks to force women back into narrow and oppressive gender roles.
When: 11 a.m. CT Thursday, August 1, 2024
Why: The growing push to roll back no-fault divorce is also fueled in part by Christian nationalism, a dangerous ideology championed by Senator Josh Hawley, to impose extreme religious beliefs on Americans’ way of life. This worldview seeks to force women back into narrow and oppressive gender roles.
How to join: Contact Claire Cook-Callen at Claire@progressmo.org for the Zoom link.