QUESTION
How do I divorce my wife who is 20 weeks pregnant?
Asked on Mar 26th, 2014 on Divorce - Washington
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My wife is pregnant and we are separated. She won't tell me anything about my unborn child. She hasn't gone to see an O.B. and she is doing stuff that's damaging to the child. I just got a hold of her finally after I asked about the baby and she said it's gone but I'm being told that she is looking for an abortion. I don't know what to believe and I want to know if it is or isn't. I asked her when and how she lost the baby and she won't say. So I'm hoping she is just messing with my head. My question is, if I file for a divorce, will the court make her do a pregnancy test and will they put her on some plan until the baby is out? Also, what do I file to start the divorce involving a pregnant woman? Please someone help.
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In order to divorce her, you need to file for divorce. Depending on the state you live in, you may or may not be able to stop the abortion. But even then, my guess is she could go to another state and still have it done legally. You need to talk with a local family law attorney to see what your options are.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 7:09 PM
You may file for a dissolution regardless of the pregnancy. If you doubt the paternity of the child you can request that the tests be run before you agree to pay any support for the child. You should know that children born during the marriage are presumed to be the children of the marital couple so it will be your burden to prove otherwise.
Answered on Mar 31st, 2014 at 7:09 PM
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She is free to do or not do an abortion. You can file a dissolution. The issue of whether or not there is a baby has to be addressed before the dissolution is final. In the Petition you just have to acknowledge that she is pregnant. If there is no baby, then there is no issue at the end. If there is, there has to be a parenting plan and child support order. I suggest you get a lawyer.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:07 AM
You file your papers and have her served.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:07 AM
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Talk to an attorney for details but generally the father has no rights in an abortion decision.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2014 at 5:07 AM