Temporary marriage, it's about time

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The discussion centers around the proposal of temporary marriage licenses in Mexico City, allowing couples to opt for contracts lasting a minimum of two years, with the option to renew. Proponents argue this could reduce the financial and emotional burdens of divorce, as many couples would prefer an easy exit strategy rather than a lifetime commitment. Critics express concerns that this could trivialize marriage and diminish its perceived value, suggesting that it may lead to increased divorce rates. The conversation also touches on the idea that couples should know each other better before committing, advocating for longer engagement periods. Overall, the concept of temporary marriage is seen as a progressive alternative to traditional lifelong contracts.
  • #61
How would this apply if the couple have children and then get a divorce? If the mtoher doesn't work, how much could she get from the husband?
 
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article said:
The Church holds considerable sway in the country with the world's second largest Catholic population after Brazil.

I would have thought it would be tough to get traction for such an idea in a country that is so heavily Catholic.
 
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turbo said:
I would have thought it would be tough to get traction for such an idea in a country that is so heavily Catholic.
That was my first thought. Of course the Catholic church is against it.
 
  • #64
I could see it work for students. You can marry your college sweetheart and by the time the marriage ends no one is going to call you a fornicator (not that people use this word often in the western world)
 
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Ryan_m_b said:
Not to mention it's an extremely effective way of deciding who owns a woman.

The correct answer is "no one. Ever."