Mexico Offers 2-Year Marriage to Curb Divorce Rates

Mexico is considering offering a 2-year marriage license in an effort to curb divorces in Mexico City. They would issue temporary marriage licenses. Can you imagine that?

Marriage in Mexico City is getting political. Earlier liberal leaning members of the assembly made gay marriage legal in the city, which angered conservatives. This latest 2-year marriage license proposal is further infuriating the city's conservative faction.

With these new marriage licenses, couples could decide on how long they want their commitment to last meaning it isn't automatically for life—the minimum is 2 years. However, can you imagine getting married, and putting an amount of time on it? That seems unlikely, but it is possible that some people would take advantage of the new civil code in Mexico City. Those who aren't willing to commit for two years will simply have to be satisfied with dating.

Leonel Luna co-authored the bill, and he said, "The proposal is, when the two-year period is up, if the relationship is not stable or harmonious, the contract simply ends. You wouldn't have to go through the tortuous process of divorce."

In addition to angering the conservative faction of the city, the proposal has also irritated the Catholic Church. They believe that the proposal goes against the nature of marriage. Of course, they are talking about the religious nature of marriage and not necessarily the legal aspect of the union.

What do you think of this unique 2-year marriage license proposal? Do you think it could be helpful, and do you think it could work in other countries in the world?

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Bryan Bales Sep 30, 2011, 1:26am UTC My honest thought on this is you are getting married you are making a lifetime commitment. If you think a 2 year marriage is wise in your relationship chances are you wont make it anyway and should just live together until the break up date. reply to this comment Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather » Already a member? Sign in

Heather - child of God, C. Sep 30, 2011, 7:21am UTC And what about any children that come out of that marriage. Without divorce, how do they get child support? It sound strange to me, to get married for two years is like a trial run and I agree with Bryan. "Till death do us part" becomes "for life or two years if we realize we made a mistake"... Maybe they should just make it easier for people married less than 2 years to get a divorce... I mean in the beginning at least here, you can get it annulled. Why not make it easy like the easy form here of doing your taxes.... reply to this comment Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather » Already a member? Sign in

Gretchen Lee Bourquin Sep 30, 2011, 11:48am UTC How dare they deprive divorce lawyers of all that potential income? Do we want them to starve? (kidding) But seriously, I do agree with the spirit of the law, but 2 years is an awful quick "expiration date" for marriage, maybe 10?. Custody cases are separate from a marriage. There are plenty of never married couples who have fought each other for parental rights, so actually the lawyers would have something to do. (Whew! What a relief!) reply to this comment Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather » Already a member? Sign in

Angela M. Sep 30, 2011, 12:17pm UTC What happened to until death do us part? Our societies morals are going down hill fast. reply to this comment Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather » Already a member? Sign in

vanesa bach Oct 4, 2011, 4:45am UTC Mexico is typically considered a conservative place. Mexico City is a liberal area within the country, however. 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. Some Mexico City lawmakers are considering making severe changes to how union functions in the country. Matrimony in the country of Mexico is cautiously split between religious and legal matrimony. Now, lawmakers are seriously contemplating making further changes to how the law around matrimony functions in that nation. 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. reply to this comment Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather » Already a member? Sign in

Alan West Oct 4, 2011, 7:50am UTC Not a bad idea. reply to this comment Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather » Already a member? Sign in

Ali Hussein Lopez Oct 4, 2011, 10:31am UTC Incredibly stupid, on multiple levels. reply to this comment Chime in! Become a Gather member to comment. Join Gather » Already a member? Sign in

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