The Changing View Of Marriage And Divorce Law
The text traces marriage as a state constrained contract, from church control to civil law. It notes the role of the state in divorces, the broad and vague grounds like incompatibility and cruelty, and perjury in divorce cases. It critiques court practice, cites Chicago defaults, and urges prosecuting state involvement to curb collusion.
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Marriage and liberty in divorce law debate
A column argues that current divorce practices harm marriage by allowing easy dissolution. It promotes greater personal liberty, notes societal evolution, and suggests permitting separation for truly unhappy couples while warning against premature liberalization. The piece frames love as evolving from sensual beginnings to a higher ideal.
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