| 12/10/2007 4:59:21 PM |
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trublu5ft2
Columbia, TN
age: 50 online now!
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I'm not against marriage or monogamy, but it's painfully obvious to me that given the stats, as well as the mess that divorce courts are in, that something needs to be offered as an alternative, though NOT a replacement.
What if...5,10 and perhaps 15 and 20 year contracts were offered to people? Ya could legally sign a contract for X amount of time in which you would have all or most of the
legal benefits of marriage... only instead of the rather over confident belief in " til death of us part", ya just have the option of bailing out or renewing the contract?
Hummm.. whatcha think?
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| 12/10/2007 5:20:02 PM |
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nextman4u
Stowe, VT
age: 53
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Could work.
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| 12/10/2007 5:23:44 PM |
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thepkk
Springfield, MO
age: 52
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Do you still get a ring???
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| 12/10/2007 5:24:58 PM |
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goldangel
Hickory, NC
age: 55
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well I don't think I would go for that,what if children are born
what name do they go by? To me it wouldn't be the same as (whom GOD has goned together
let no man put him under)I would till think I was liveing in sin. jmoa 
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| 12/10/2007 5:25:01 PM |
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emt854
Appleton, WI
age: 53
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| 12/10/2007 5:28:15 PM |
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trublu5ft2
Columbia, TN
age: 50 online now!
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You would still get a ring and wear the pretty dress and cut the cake and all that romantic crap LOL But.. what happens if you want out of that contract early? Hummmmm....
But than again.. don't ya think the 2 would actually treat each other with kindness knowing that there is a saftey net?
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| 12/10/2007 5:34:08 PM |
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helloeyes
Enfield, NH
age: 52
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WEll blu..... do like the idea.... I have a couple of different friends that have been together with their partners for a number of years.....but the partner is not allowed the benefits of what a spouse would be....if there was a contract that was even 5 year, then partners could get what would be available if they were married. JMO
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| 12/10/2007 5:38:07 PM |
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robert007
Orlando, FL
age: 68 online now!
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Tru, are you really a lawyer looking for more work?
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| 12/10/2007 5:40:22 PM |
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trublu5ft2
Columbia, TN
age: 50 online now!
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It's not to say that this wouldn't be done in the eyes of God. It would be whatever you put into that relationship. It would just give them the opportunity of bailing out at the end of the contract without all the mess and fighting, making lawyers rich. I'm not saying it's not without problems that would make it a formal contract.. but it's a thought
No Robert! lol But.. have to wonder if this wouldn't be ideal. No lawyers at the end.. just bail or renew.
[Edited 12/10/2007 5:41:41 PM]
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| 12/10/2007 5:46:58 PM |
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61sunshine
North Augusta, SC
age: 61
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I have a friend that lived with this guy for 9 years. They bought things together and she has a great job and contributed a lot finacially to the relationship. Well, the house was his so one day he kicked her out and now she is having to sue for her things. A contract? I say no way. It would not change the fighting that a divorce brings. My suggestion is to be careful before jumping into relationships. Too many confuse lust with love. I believe two people can stay married if the really work at it and nurture the relationship.
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| 12/10/2007 6:00:31 PM |
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lotus3
Venice, FL
age: 55 online now!
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Well, I really don't see where there is any differance...marriage aside from the religious aspect..in a civil ceremony is a legal contract between two people. Marriage is a contract until death (but we all know that is not true, it can be broken at anytime)
True the contract you speak of ...is just like marriage, except it has an expiration date There would still be people that would not honor it, decide not to renew, with an ensuing battle over possesions...if children, custody issues. The emotional and financial loss would still be the same.
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| 12/10/2007 6:08:46 PM |
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lawvixen
Oldsmar, FL
age: 54
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I totally agree with Lotus......
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| 12/10/2007 6:51:47 PM |
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davewave1
Ann Arbor, MI
age: 60 online now!
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I do not see why a contract between two people, properly drafted by competent counsel, could not encompass all the aspects of life between a male and female who chose to live in an exclusive loving relationship, including that of children and property.
My main concern would be whether or not the contract would be enforceable in a state court of competent jurisdiction, should the loving relationship decline into mutual separation.
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| 12/10/2007 6:53:27 PM |
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trublu5ft2
Columbia, TN
age: 50 online now!
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Good question Dave. Dunno lol But the concept seems pretty good
but ya know.. that contract could be renewed for a lifetime too! Mebbe with having this saftey net, people will be able to relax a little and actually make it work
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| 12/10/2007 7:02:15 PM |
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nextman4u
Stowe, VT
age: 53
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Okay, so how are you going to test this theory out?
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