New D.C. Law Removes Waiting Period for Divorce, Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence
Washington, D.C. – A recent change to divorce laws in D.C. aims to provide more support for survivors of domestic violence by eliminating the waiting period before divorce. Advocates for victims of domestic violence pushed for this change, arguing that it will help those looking to separate from an abusive spouse. Previously, D.C. law required couples to live separately for six months, with mutual and voluntary agreement, before they could file for divorce. If one party contested the divorce, the couple had to remain married for a year. However, under the new law, any spouse … Read more