Conservatives Push to End No-Fault Divorce in Multiple States

Republican lawmakers and commentators argue the laws undermine family stability, while critics warn of a return to trapped, abusive marriages.

No-fault divorce allows couples to split without proving wrongdoing, a practice in place in all 50 states.
Prominent conservatives claim these laws deprive men of due process and harm societal values.
Opponents argue repealing no-fault divorce would disproportionately trap women in abusive relationships.
Domestic violence and female suicide rates dropped significantly after no-fault divorce laws were enacted.
Recent efforts to restrict no-fault divorce follow a pattern of rolling back women's rights, including reproductive freedoms.