choose from divorce, or a contract that expires but can be renewed

Renewable marriage? I bet wedding coordinators would soon have (even) more bookings for renewal vows/ weddings after THAT law is passed! Hahaha!

Well, for me I don't really think that either of these options are the right option. However, since I have to choose between the two, I think that I would choose a renewable contract. I know that I would renew my marriage contract through the duration of my life. However, I do know that there are a lot of other people that are not happy with their marriages, but given some time before their contract expired, there might be a chance that they would be able to work out their problems in the years that were left in the contract or renewal of the contract.

Marriage is a matter of opinion. Religion has been around for a very short while in terms of the existence of man. It's a relatively new life style. Back in my teens I knew two things. I was never going to get married or I would find the "perfect" man. Thinking my list of requirements was too long to ever fulfill I was banking on never getting married. But enough about me. New statistics show that if you're married you are in the minority in the States. The generation my children are in is the first to rarely get married. Women can support themselves now. Religion is dieing out, primarily because of corruption. People are seeing their gift of 5% of their income to their church getting stolen. Then there is the hassle of joining their income and savings with another only to have to divide it if divorce occurs. When divorce does happen couples fight in court over division of property and the custody of their children. Personally I would never want to see my children go through that mess and they're adults now!Lets not forget the children! By the way, for those who are curious, an annulment in the Catholic church is granted, if and only if it is soon found out the marriage was granted under false pretenses, etc. In other words if one of the parties withheld disclosure of a terrible criminal past, association with a group or groups of a destructive nature, etc. Imagine finding out you married a terrorist!

In Nigeria and in most parts of africa, divorce is not a acceptable practice, no matter how sad one is in the marriage. A woman is expected to live with the man all throughout her life whether she is happy or not. It is believed the woman is the property of the man. Also, the bible that most christian read today in their various churches also frowns at divorce. It is believed that marriage is a life-long business and should not be ended by any of the party. I hold the opinion that this frequent divorce as practised in the industrialized country is a wrong habit the western world such as united states, britain, germany etc is selling to other parts of the world. Why can't man and women live together as man and wife. why end it such a happy union when one take an oath before the lord in the present of the priest. So I will say that my culture ( that is african culture ) frown at divorce. If there is difference in the marriage which is not too strange, it is a fact that it can be settled peacefully by close relative. Come to think of it, the price both couple will pay for divorcing is sometimes enormous because their children also suffer. All members of that family will now be living apart. The couple also carry hang over of the disappointment they suffer into another relationship. I believe it is better to stay single rather than engage in relationship with another person only to end it with divorce.

Hi Ann...Marriage is a commitment. I do not agree with having an expiration date put on it. That's like having a warranty put on it. I do believe though that they should make divorce legal but make it a little difficult to do. There are abusive relationships where the women/man by all means should be allowed to divorce. And if we are married in the eyes of God...hmmm...what would His opinion be...

First thing,if you have divorce or renewable contract in mind before marriage, it's better to single for life.At least you can have all the freedom that you need.However,if you are in chaotic marriage,it's better to have a divorce than to suffer in a marriage that could only make your life miserable.I'm not in favor of a a renewable marriage license.What are they thinking?Marriage is not like buying a car that as time passed,you'll think if you will still renew your registration or just buy a new one.Well,I guess everybody will always want a new one.Then what would happen to all of these women?

tigeraunt I live in America but we have divorce laws here and a lot of us stay married. If I had to choose and had no third choice I would get married with a ten year contract. thai is if I could not have the choice to stay married for a life time. this is an odd choice and I am glad I never had to make it as this ten year contract is saying nobody will ever stay married for life.

i think i would choose the renewable one if i am in a situation where i am yet to get married. but if i am married and has a horrible experience, i would choose divorce.

hello tigeraunt, I've started a topic about "marriage renewal/expiration" month ago. My views in this matter is...it is better to have a expiration date,thu it still sounds like divorce aint? In this manner, it won't be hard for couples to decide whether they will renew their vows or not. Sounds funny and really ridiculous...then why get married if we think it wouldn't lasts. but,then again...this is better than suffering or living in a relationship full of pretending,sorrows and cheating. Some couples look perfectly happy and an image of having a good family,yet hiding inside their masks,showing the community they are happy together due to "public status". I knew some couples who are not married,living together for many years and are happier than those having the grandest wedding in town. I know kids in the picture would somehow suffer...thus,legality should be given and should be taken seriously in this matter of divorce and separation. have a great weekend ahead

Marriage is a legal binding contract between two people, mostly in love with each other. I think that dissolving a marriage through today's legal system or through a new system of expiration; either way you are going through a separation. So what's the different? One, you would not have to pay an attorney to do the paper work for the divorce and there would be not court appearance necessary, but in the end it all means the same thing, you are no longer husband and wife.

For me not good to the eyes of Jehovah God and the eyes to the people around who is whole some one.

No matter where we stand people could always have a rebuttal, an argument, etc. I personally believe and stand firm with my view that MARRIAGE should be lasting as life. Pardon me for inserting my "re-legious" view here, but as a man who believes in the ultimate creator, I believe we should value and know how to treasure the sanctity of MARRIAGE. That is why, I am so much of a supporter for the churches who calls out for couples planning to get married to undergo marriage seminars - not to give them the whole picture of married life - but to at least give them an idea and try to ponder on themselves if they really are ready to be into it. Marriage is a phase in life that we should only take a step into if we really are DECIDED and DETERMINED to live up to this stage. It isn't easy I guess but it's something that should be for a lifetime. To cut the argument short, I am anti DIVORCE and anti Expiration of marriage contracts (I find expiration thing funny).

I'd prefer a contract with an expiration for 10 years and be renewed. Divorce is a crap and i don't agree with it. I wish all marriages will not end into divorce because the kids will suffer in the end.