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Senators debate removing 90-day waiting period for divorce as floor amendment wins committee backing
Summary
Senate floor debate focused on an amendment to repeal the statutory 90-day waiting period before a divorce is final; supporters argued the waiting period punishes couples who agree and is an unnecessary delay, while opponents said it promotes reconciliation and reflects state policy, leading to a sustained, contested floor debate.
A floor amendment to remove the statutory 90-day waiting period before a divorce becomes final drew sustained debate on the Senate floor.
Senator Hilliard argued the 90-day period historically encouraged reconsideration and reconciliation, describing cases where he saw couples reconcile after a period of separation. "I've had somebody rush in my office and say, 'I've…
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