Contractual Marriage Wont Make It Easier

By: Alyana Nicole Pagdilao

Till Death Do as Part, an original phrase from a traditional wedding, binds a two

couple for a lifetime relationship. But what if they relationship dont work? The government tries

to indicate a new solution regarding marriages that wont work. And they came up with the idea

of Contractual Marriage, a temporary contract which the duration of marriage is specified in

advance. But, is this the best remedy? No, because it is burden for two couple in every dimension

of their life.

In contractual marriage, both sides agree by mutual consent to the length of the marriage,

which can range from several hours to nine years. Its like an economic good with an expiration

date, isnt it? Yes, it is easier to stay out of the equation of your marriage. If you want out, then

you can easily go out. But what if that marriage worked out and you contract is days for its

expiration? Isnt it too time consuming for you to renew another contract.

With this contract, children are considered legitimate, and are entitled to equal status I

inheritance and other rights with their half-siblings born of permanent marriages. Considering

that there is no discrimination to the sides of their children physically, they have the inheritance

and all the rights but do the contractual marriage considered the emotional and psychological

capability of a child handling this kind of problem? The children are too young and innocent to

handle this kind of dilemmas. The psychological and emotional incapacity may lead to

delinquency of the child.

If contractual marriage would be approved in the Philippines, it would be a contradiction

to national religion conquering the country. The contractual marriage is best applied to Islamic

countries because they consider a man with lot of wives as long as it can they financial
assistance. Here in Christian country, marriage is sacred. The church usually disagrees with the

idea of marriage separation because they believe that marriage should be kept and treasured.

There will be also misconception beyond the society. Considering that a couple already

separated and its not compulsory for them to broadcast it, people will be confused on whose

husband is he? Or whose wife is she?

The concept or idea of contractual marriage in the Philippines is not really the solution

for marriage problems. It is not just time consuming but it is really on error in all aspect of the

society. The government will affirm that they are stupid if they will consider this idea. Getting

attach with an unwanted marriage is really had but contractual marriage wont make it easier.