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Red Flags on Divorce And Challenging Flaws in Legislation - A LUNASHARK Premium Dive (And Preview)
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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Today, we are motivated by the loss of Mica Francis, whose tragic death raises questions about how outdated divorce laws may have failed to protect her from an alleged abuser.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... đĽ˝đŚ
*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:
âAmerica Makes It too Hard and Dangerous to Get Divorcedâ - Time Magazine, April 27, 2023
âDivorce rules vary across states, stalling separationsâ - NewsNation, May 1, 2023
âProposed SC bill expands grounds for divorceâ - ABC News 4, March 29, 2019
âMeasure would shorten separation for SC divorceâ - Washington times, Feb 25, 2014
Mandy Powers Norrell on COJ 78
Divorce Resources
South Carolina Family Court FAQâs & SC Code of Laws
North Carolina Judicial Branchâs Divorce Information & NC Code of Laws
âDating and Sex After Separation: Whatâs Allowedâ
Georgia Legal Aidâs Divorce FAQâs & GA Code of Laws
WomensLaw.orgâs Divorce by State
Abuse Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline & Interactive Safety Plan Guide
RAINN & How to Support a Loved One
Laura Richardsâ Coercive Control & DASH Risk Assessment
Laura Richards' 6 Ways to Help a Woman Being Abused Instagram Post
Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...âď¸
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Manage episode 484164928 series 2980167
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... đĽ˝đŚ
*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:
âAmerica Makes It too Hard and Dangerous to Get Divorcedâ - Time Magazine, April 27, 2023
âDivorce rules vary across states, stalling separationsâ - NewsNation, May 1, 2023
âProposed SC bill expands grounds for divorceâ - ABC News 4, March 29, 2019
âMeasure would shorten separation for SC divorceâ - Washington times, Feb 25, 2014
Mandy Powers Norrell on COJ 78
Divorce Resources
South Carolina Family Court FAQâs & SC Code of Laws
North Carolina Judicial Branchâs Divorce Information & NC Code of Laws
âDating and Sex After Separation: Whatâs Allowedâ
Georgia Legal Aidâs Divorce FAQâs & GA Code of Laws
WomensLaw.orgâs Divorce by State
Abuse Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline & Interactive Safety Plan Guide
RAINN & How to Support a Loved One
Laura Richardsâ Coercive Control & DASH Risk Assessment
Laura Richards' 6 Ways to Help a Woman Being Abused Instagram Post
Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...âď¸
â â â â Premium Members â â â â also get access to ad-free listening, searchable case files, written articles with documents, case photos, episode videos and exclusive live experiences with our hosts on â â â â lunasharkmedia.comâ â â â all in one place. â â â â CLICK HEREâ â â â to learn more: â â â â https://bit.ly/3BdUtOEâ â â â .
â â â â Check out our LUNASHARK Merch đâ â â â
What We're Buying...
Chewy - â â â â chewy.com/mandyâ â â â - Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy. Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping at â â â â chewy.com/mandyâ â â â or visit our storefront here: â â â â https://www.shop.anchor.store/chewy/@trusunlightpodâ â â â
Here's a link to some of our favorite things: â â â â https://amzn.to/4cJ0eVnâ â â â
*** ALERT: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email â â â â [email protected]â â â â and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! ***
For current & accurate updates:
â â â â bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.comâ â â â | â â â â bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.comâ â â â
â â â â TrueSunlight.comâ â â â
â â â â facebook.com/TrueSunlightPodcast/â â â â
â â â â Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPodâ â â â
â â â â Twitter.com/mandymatneyâ â â â
â â â â Twitter.com/elizfarrellâ â â â
â â â â youtube.com/@LunaSharkMediaâ â â â
â â â â tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia
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