The personal freedom thread got closed, but not before the above got brought up. People seem to think they would be as simple to do as gay marriage, but they are not. Never mind religious issues. Not interesting at all. What is interesting is the changes and accommodations that would be required in the way we do things. Nationwide consistently would be required to have "equal protection under the law," which would not be achievable in one-off DIY agreements.
Let's assume consenting adults. Who is married to whom? Do all husbands and wives in the group have marital obligations to each other, or can they pick and choose? How many spouses would one spouse's employer be required to cover for health insurance? How many children? What ablout spousal pension and soci security benefits? How about inheritance laws? Which members are obligated for alimony or child support when a member quits or divorces the group? And more.
Let's assume consenting adults. Who is married to whom? Do all husbands and wives in the group have marital obligations to each other, or can they pick and choose? How many spouses would one spouse's employer be required to cover for health insurance? How many children? What ablout spousal pension and soci security benefits? How about inheritance laws? Which members are obligated for alimony or child support when a member quits or divorces the group? And more.