What rights do I have being a pregnant wife and my husband files for divorce?
If you are divorcing in Florida while pregnant, your rights are shaped by both the duration of your marriage and the upcoming birth of your child. Because of the short duration of your marriage, you will not be entitled to spousal support.
Once the baby you are pregnant with is born, you can seek child support from your husband. Unless you and he acquired property or assets during the marriage, it sounds like child support will be the only thing you are entitled to. Keep in mind that Florida courts often delay the final judgment of dissolution until after the birth to ensure that paternity, a parenting plan, and support orders are properly established for the newborn.
About the Author
Vanessa Vasquez de Lara is the founder and managing partner of Vasquez de Lara Law Group. Understanding that family law matters are among life’s most challenging moments, she established a firm dedicated to providing clarity, compassion, and powerful legal advocacy to families across Florida.
A graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Vanessa has been consistently recognized for her professional skill. She has been named to the Super Lawyers list (2016-Present) and is a trusted legal voice and author, and appearing as a featured legal commentator on Univision’s national morning show, Despierta América.
Her leadership extends throughout the legal community as the former President of the Coral Gables Bar Association and an active member of multiple committees for the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar.
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