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Missouri law bars divorce during pregnancy – even in cases of violence
(www.theguardian.com)
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The only reason she can't leave in this situation is because divorce would grant her an equal share of assets earned during the marriage thus allowing her to afford shelter and food for her and the kid. Under Islamic law the wife is not entitled to this so would be in an even worse situation.
Of course your country may have secular laws that do entitle fair division and protections, but that's not the question.
I was under the impression the reason she couldn't leave was because she was pregnant. I'll reread the article, but I didn't notice it being because she was entitled to half the property they acquired as a couple.
You think that she's a prisoner and can't leave physically because she's pregnant? I know america is wild but married women still have autonomy, the only reason she'd need to stay is economic.
Ahh yes, the wealthiest country on Earth and if you're pregnant, it would not be economical to not be beaten by a POS human that beats you and your child.
Seriously though, had she left and crossed state lines, she could have lost both her kids.