LUNASHARK Premium Dive #7 - Red Flags on Divorce And Challenging Flaws in Legislation

On this special LUNASHARK Premium Dive episode, LUNASHARK Librarian Kate Thomas examines divorce laws, particularly in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia, highlighting the complexities and potential dangers, especially for victims of abuse. Today, we are motivated by the loss of Mica Francis, whose tragic death raises questions about how outdated divorce laws may have failed to protect her from an alleged abuser. We explore the requirements for divorce in these three case study states, including separation periods and fault grounds. The links below provide resources and guidance for individuals experiencing abuse or seeking divorce, emphasizing the importance of legal knowledge and support. We'll be back with True Sunlight #101 next week, but please consider joining LUNASHARK Premium today by clicking the link below or use the promo code 'TSP100' at Lunashark.supercast.com to get your first month as a Soak Up The Sun Member absolutely free.  So... let's get comfortable with this uncomfortable topic.  Let's dive in... 🥽🦈  *Note: The mandatory periods under Louisiana Civil Code article 103 vary depending on whether there are minor children.    Louisiana Civil Code article 102 permits a spouse to file for divorce prior to physical separation, at the time of physical separation or any time thereafter.   The petition is pending during the mandatory waiting period.   Episode Resources: “America Makes It too Hard and Dangerous to Get Divorced” - Time Magazine, April 27, 2023 "Partner violence surrounding divorce: A record‐linkage study of wives and their husbands" - National Library of Medicine, Sept 2022 “Divorce rules vary across states, stalling separations” - NewsNation, May 1, 2023 Mica Francis Episode Playlist “From Constitution to Constitution, 1868-1895: South Carolina's Unique Stance on Divorce” - The South Carolina Historical Society, January 1997 “Proposed SC bill expands grounds for divorce” - ABC News 4, March 29, 2019 “Measure would shorten separation for SC divorce” - Washington times, Feb 25, 2014 Mandy Powers Norrell on COJ 78 Divorce Resources South Carolina Family Court FAQ’s & SC Code of Laws North Carolina Judicial Branch’s Divorce Information & NC Code of Laws “Dating and Sex After Separation: What’s Allowed”