i have seen so many people saying how they want to be divorced because one little problem came up. do you think there should be a limit on how long you can be married before divorce? i think there should be one and i think that the only ways to get out of it are cheating or abusive spouses.
2007-01-17 18:45:30 · 6 answers · asked by young grown man 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I think it should be harder to get married in the first place. Maybe a screening process to see if the people are ready for that kind of commitment. I think this would solve the problem of divorce before it even started.
2007-01-17 18:49:58 · answer #1 · answered by hillbilly_coon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you would be hard pressed to get something like that passed. It isn't the government's place to decide if people are legally joined for a certain amount of time. You pay to get married, you pay more to get divorced. There isn't any real government interest served by keeping people married who do not want to be. It isn't a detriment to society as a whole. In the eyes of the government, all marriages are civil unions. There are certain rights and legal standings by two people being married. It isn't much different than a business partnership. If two partners decide to no longer own a business together, they go their seperate ways. You can do this is often as you like.
Now, to most(as I am an atheist), marriage has some religious meaning. While I understand religions stance on divorce, it isn't something the government is, or should be, concerned with.
Depending on the state, there is generally a waiting period from when you file for divorce, and when it is finalized. In TX, it is 60 days.
2007-01-18 02:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Establish a law to set a minimum time to remain married before either party can file for a divorce? While in theory is sounds like a sound and reasonable idea. Because you're correct...so many people get divorced in a year for some dumb reasons.
But ultimately, no I wouldn't want a mandatory minimum. And why? It has always been my belief that if one partner in the marriage is unhappy, truly unhappy and the marriage ....why make that person unhappy...as well as the other; while happen. If it is over it's over. Time for both to move on.
Oh and as for a physically abusive spouse....have that person arrested; period.
2007-01-18 02:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are laws concerning divorce. I don't think anyone should be forced to remain in a situation they are not comfortable or happy in . Since you are not in the homes of people who desire divorce you really can't judge whether they "should" or should not get a divorce.
2007-01-18 02:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes times have changed unfortunately. I think they should have a time line 7 years then you decide if you want to carry on like a renewal . and then if not your free to go. People grow people change some lie to get married to the one they want but arn't really who they are in the end. and why be stuck with that all your life.
2007-01-18 04:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by For ever in my Heart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if it can be proven that the spouse was abusive or cheating they should have to pay big time!
2007-01-18 02:49:31 · answer #6 · answered by mstuffyakim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋