Friday, September 30, 2011
religion Do You Promise to Love, Honor and Obey ... For Two Years?
Posted by George Prentice on Fri, Sep 30, 2011 at 8:36 AM
Facing an influx of divorces, some Mexico City lawmakers are proposing two-year marriage licenses.
Reuters is reporting that the proposal to Mexico City's civil code would allow couples to decide on the length of their commitment. The minimum marriage contract would be for two years and could be renewed if the couple stays happy.
"You wouldn't have to go through the tortuous process of divorce," said Leonel Luna, co-author of the bill. "If the relationship is not stable or harmonious, the contract simply ends."
Luna said his proposal is gaining support, and he expects a vote by the end of the year.
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Marriage is a sacred thing that 2 couples made their promise to be together. When I get married, I want it to last long and not just for 2 years. Mexico is usually considered a conservative area. Mexico City is a liberal area within the nation, however. In Mexico, more than 50 percent of all marriages end in a divorce, most within the first two years. Divorce in Mexico varies according to state and jurisdiction, but generally a court proceeding must be carried out in order to dissolve the marriage. Marriage in Mexico is recognized only civilly, and religious ceremonies carry no weight, legally. Now, Mexico City lawmakers are suggesting 2 year matrimony licenses as a way to reduce clogged courts and untidy divorces. 2 year marriage licenses may be issued in Mexico City. Many conservative groups are still stinging from Mexico City’s move to legalize same-sex unions, which is still very controversial within the largely Roman Catholic country.
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