Rebecca Palmer is featured in the Orlando Sentinel,  stating that if no-fault divorce were to be rescinded, people in abusive relationships may find it more difficult to exit their marriages as they would need to provide evidence of wrongdoing, such as adultery, cruelty, or abandonment. This typically requires providing substantial evidence in court, which could be a dangerous task for victims of domestic violence.

“No-fault divorces usually follow a straightforward legal process, focusing on the dissolution of the marriage rather than assigning blame and the public airing of grievances,” Palmer writes. “This often leads to faster and more amicable negotiations and settlements on issues such as property division and child custody.”

Palmer decries certain conservative legislators in Congress who wish to see no-fault divorce removed from American life entirely. Doing so may not only set the clock back for women’s rights but also strengthen outdated notions of patriarchal control.

“Maintaining no-fault divorce is crucial for supporting individual autonomy and freedom,” writes Palmer.

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