Mexico City considers 2-year marriage license

[marmar]

Lawmakers in Mexico City are proposing a new marriage licence that would allow couples to split after a two-year trial rather than go through the lengthier divorce process.

Instead of the traditional 'till death to us part,' couples would be able to opt for temporary commitments, test out married life, and then renew their licenses indefinitely if they are still devoted to their chosen spouse.

The proposed law would not help those with morning-after regrets. Couples who want to dissolve the marriage before two years would have to go through regular divorce proceedings.

"Two years is the minimum amount of time it takes to know and appreciate what life is like as a couple," Lizbeth Rosas, who is spearheading the proposed legislation on behalf of the Party of the Democratic Revolution, said to BBC Mundo in Spanish. ......(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.cbc.ca/news/offbeat/story/2011/09/30/mexico-two-year-marriage.html

[formercia]

1. Something to look forward to.

:rofl:

[Bluenorthwest]

2. Sanctity in action!!!!

Oh, how Sanctified is the 'state of marital union'. For two years, with an easy opt out. God is in the Mix, hallelujah!

[The Backlash Cometh]

3. Just in time to ditch your wife after the second child.

[Angleae]

4. Tommorrows news: Catholic church opposes 2-year marriage license.

The 2-year license will die quickly after that.