Women fear Republicans will move to overturn no-fault divorce laws

Susan Guthrie first noticed attacks on no-fault divorce gaining traction among conservative commentators in spring of 2023, recalling when right-wing YouTuber Steven Crowder “went into a rage” over the Texas no-fault divorce law that allowed his wife to leave him against his wishes.

Since then, Guthrie, a family law and mediation attorney who hosts the popular “Divorce and Beyond” podcast, has heard growing attacks on no-fault divorce from conservatives. She focused on the issue in her Monday episode — just before the simmering fears among some women exploded into view on Election Day.

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