QUESTION
Can I still obtain a divorce if I am pregnant?
Asked on Apr 25th, 2014 on Divorce - California
More details to this question:
My husband and I have been separated for 3 years. I filed for divorce and have a court date. However, I am 4 months pregnant and my husband is definitely not the father. Will my divorce be delayed due to the pregnancy?
8 ANSWERS
Dispute Resolution Attorney serving Seattle, WA
at
Law Offices of Helene Ellenbogen P.S.
Update Your Profile
It doesn't have to be as long as everyone involved signs the appropriate claims and denials of paternity.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 2:23 PM
Commercial Contracts Attorney serving Boise, ID
at
Peters Law, PLLC
Update Your Profile
Yes you can obtain a divorce. It will only be delayed to the extent you need to assure husband that he will not be on the hook for child support.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 11:07 AM
Arbitration Attorney serving Irvine, CA
at
Law Office of Linda K. Frieder
Update Your Profile
Proceed with your divorce. The two issues are separate issues. It may only come up if he claims parentage of the child.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 10:55 AM
Yes. Being pregnant has no affect on getting a divorce, however, it will have an affect on child support if the baby is his.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 9:16 AM
1 Award
No, however under Louisiana law your husband is presumed to be the father of your unborn child. You should advise him that he is not the father so that he can take measures to disavow paternity.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 8:56 AM
You can still be divorced. Your complaint will need to allege that your estranged husband is not the father for whatever reason (sounds like non-access). This is for both your benefit because both of you will want the final judgment to say he is not the father. Chances are he won't contest that. Assuming you are going to be the plaintiff you need to include that allegation in your complaint.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 8:51 AM
Social Security Disability Attorney serving Melbourne, FL
at
Law Office of Robert E. McCall
Update Your Profile
Talk to your attorney about legal father/ biological father; usually no delay.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 8:51 AM
The divorce and the pregnancy are two separate issues. And you can proceed with each of them separately Sent from my iPad. Any typos are compliments of same.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2014 at 8:50 AM