When I was younger I remember seeing on TV that there was a state you could file for a marriage in such a way that you could not file for divorce legally without proving either Physical abuse, sexual abuse or adultery.
Does anyone know what I am talking about? Does anyone know if this still exists and where it is and what its called?
2007-06-25 02:58:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Google this term: "Covenant Marriages."
They aren't wholly "undivorcable" of course. No one should have to put up with physical abuse. But, in order to get a divorce in one of these marriages, you do have to prove abuse.
2007-06-25 03:03:49 · answer #1 · answered by SallyJM 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Actually there are three states, Louisiana, Arizona and Arkansas. It isn't that you cannot get a divorce, you still can, it means you have limits on a no-fault divorce. Also, besides abuse and adultery, you have felony with jail time as a reason to leave. Prior to getting married you must undergo counseling.
Even if you are married, you can "upgrade" your marriage to a covenant marriage. Generally you do not have to be a resident of one of the three states to get a covenant marriage.
2007-06-25 03:12:21 · answer #2 · answered by halestrm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about that, but as close as you can get would be to have money and get a prenup.
Aside from that, why would you want to lock someone in like that? Wouldnt you want to know that a person was with you because they loved you whole-heartedly, and not just because they could not prove you were abusive or cheating?
Sounds to me like you intend to harm whatever woman you get with in such a way, that you would want the law to be on your side to the extent that if you hid your dirt good enough, the woman could not leave you. Sounds kind of scary to me.
A word to whoever is dating this man: RUN!!!
2007-06-25 03:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by Debilee 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
We voted for the right to divorce and
claim child support and milk that guy till he is dead
or waiting to die with AIDS under the road bridges.
You don't even have to prove he actually did the crime
the intelligent policemen are suppose to follow the laws
laid down in their books. They always find fault with the
guy and not the gals.
2007-06-25 03:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by ASKER 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try the peaceful and God fearing himalayan nations
tiny but the people are happy
and respect the values of the family.
2007-06-25 03:27:54 · answer #5 · answered by azrim h 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It does not exist anywhere in the USA or the US territories. However, some foreign countries do this for religious reasons.
2007-06-25 03:29:00 · answer #6 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Utah, Idaho maybe...
2007-06-25 03:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by HDreamer 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's called marrying a catholic.
2007-06-25 03:03:26 · answer #8 · answered by Lori B 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I dunno although Ireland was the last Western European Country to outlaw divorces
2007-06-25 03:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by MrCool1978 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋