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Missouri law allowing divorces during pregnancy goes into effect Aug. 28

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 28, pregnancy will no longer be a determining factor for delaying a divorce, updating an over 50-year-old state rule. House Bill 1908 was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe in April and adds the text, "Pregnancy status shall not prevent the court from entering a judgment of dissolution of marriage or

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