GOP Trying to further control women
Straight from the pages of Project 2025, some Republican lawmakers are pushing to restrict or eliminate no-fault divorce laws, which currently allow marriages to be dissolved without assigning blame. This movement is part of a broader effort to promote traditional family values, though critics warn it could have significant negative consequences.
In Texas, the GOP’s 2024 platform includes a call to revise no-fault divorce laws, requiring interventions like counseling before a divorce can proceed (Salon). Similarly, in Oklahoma, Senate Bill 1958 proposes shifting from no-fault to fault-based divorce requirements (Wikipedia).
Proponents argue that no-fault divorce weakens family structures by making divorce too accessible. They believe stricter divorce laws could reduce divorce rates and encourage couples to resolve their differences (NOW).
Critics argue that ending no-fault divorce could trap individuals, particularly women, in unhealthy or abusive marriages. It could also lead to more contentious legal battles and negatively impact children. No-fault divorce laws are seen as essential for reducing stigma and providing a straightforward legal process for ending a marriage (NOW).
No-fault divorce remains legal nationwide, but ongoing debates and legislative proposals indicate a significant push within conservative circles to reform these laws. The implications of such changes could profoundly affect family law and individual freedoms.