The other party does even not have to sign... You can just get a no fault divorce and you dont even have to reason for it! I think this sucks ... Why even marry if you can get divorced this easy. What do you think of this? Do you think this is fair or right? I want input and responses to this? What is this world coming to? Do vows mean anything anymore? Why even get married if you do not plan on staying married or working at it. To me why even waste the time to get married if you can get divorced and out of it that easy. I want to hear your opinions on this one. What do you think and feel about this and why? I feel the only reasons the other party or person have to sign it is in cases of abandonment or cases of severe abuse.
2007-01-23 08:03:28 · 4 answers · asked by Lady Hewitt 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Typically no-fault divorces aren't "instant" unless both parties consent, and if both parties want out, why not? For one party to divorce the other without their consent, there is usually a long waiting period, 2 years or so.
As to whether no-fault divorce is generally a good idea or not, you have to ask yourself what the alternative is. The alternative is not to let people get divorced unless one spouse can prove that the other did something wrong. This used to be how things were, and what happened was that (a) people stayed together, even though they were miserable or (b) people used the divorce system to exact revenge upon each other, publicly airing their dirty laundry.
I, for one, think that no-fault divorce is better than the alternative. If people don't want to be married anymore, we, as a society, certainly shouldn't force them. Marriage is meant to be a relationship, not involuntary servitude.
2007-01-23 09:15:51 · answer #1 · answered by Helen W. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one plans to get a divorce when they're getting married. But I don't think there's anything wrong with having an option of getting a divorce if something doesn't work out. Marriage is not a prison, it's a free institution. Both people are free to choose a mate, and both carry an equal share of responsibillity for their choice. Just because many people make bad choices in regards to certain life decisions, doesn't mean that the government has to bu11 in and come up with draconian rules to enforce their choices. Maybe some people prefer living in totalitarian dictatorships where you don't have much choice in matters of marriage, religion, political affiliation and the like. That's fine, to all their own. No choice=no responsibility, it can be an attractive proposition. I certainly prefer the freedom of choice, and am ready to accept the burden of responsibility that comes with it.
2007-01-23 16:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Alaska you can get a Dissolution--A mutual agreement to end a marriage, which results in the parties being divorced. Both people must agree on all terms regarding the division of property and debt, as well as the custody and visitation or parenting plan if they have children together.
Very quick and not expensive.
2007-01-23 16:14:25 · answer #3 · answered by Alaska 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think so many people aren't getting married anymore.
2007-01-23 16:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by open_phunguy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋