Ending domestic violence requires fixing our marriage and divorce laws

I was stunned by the overwhelming response. I consider that it is a subject worth revisiting. It is my hope, that it will provoke discussion on this all important subject, and that the powers that be, might be persuaded, to take a second look at our laws, and to reform some. 

Our marriage laws are archaic, and do not serve the interests of the parties involved, in particular, the couples themselves. Our marriage laws seem inclined to serve society, as opposed to the contracting parties. Marriage, just like divorce, is a very personal institution, and our laws must reflect its character.