States Move to Put the Brakes on Divorce
Divorces are becoming more difficult to obtain in some states. For instance, if you want a divorce in Colorado, you may soon have to wait. A new bill is heading to the state legislature for approval and it seeks to add even more steps to the already complex divorce process.
State Senator Kevin Lundberg is the champion of the proposal. The Republican says child safety is the reason behind instituting the bill. “When there are kids involved, I believe that it is in the states best interest to ensure that the couple understands and considers what impact this has on their children,” Lundberg said.
Lundberg’s bill would require couples to undergo a six-hour training session on how children are impacted by their parents calling it quits. Though current state law dictates that parents attend a similar session, but it’s not nearly as in-depth.
Colorado attorney Catherine Burkey said, “When a case is initiated, then the people are ordered to go and attend a parenting class.” The primary difference with this new bill is that couples will now have to wait after completing the course. “There will be a period of months that they will wait before proceeding with the divorce,” Lundberg said.
Some divorce attorney’s agree that the proposed bill is a smart move. “This method of education is the best way that I know of at this point,” Burkey said. She anticipates that not everyone will be in favor of the bill, however.
Grand Junction Counseling, a group that specializes in helping families, says the more understanding parents have, the better. “Not only do you have the couple that’s going through this divorce, you have children going through a divorce. For the sake of the children I think it’s valuable,” Counselor, Stephen Anthony said.
Whether South Carolina will make such a radical move remains to be seen. A skilled South Carolina family law attorney will be able to help guide you through the process regardless.
Source: “Colorado legislator's bill seeks cooling-off period before getting divorce,” by Lynn Bartels, published at DenverPost.com.
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