Bill allowing couples to opt out of no-fault divorce, advances in Iowa Senate

nrverma · 2026-02-13T19:01:40+00:00

I understand the intention behind this type of legislation. No fault divorce essentially legalizes theft, as a spouse can simply initiate divorce proceedings and be awarded money and assets through divorce court.

The real issue, however, is the very nature of the marriage contract. Marriage is the only contract where terms of the contract are negotiated at the end of the contract (during divorce proceedings). In all other contracts, the terms of the contract are negotiated before the contract is signed.

Marriage should just be abolished. The state should only recognize civil union contracts.

Teddy_Swolesevelt · 2026-02-13T21:59:03+00:00

No fault divorce is slowly being eliminated now due to women making more money, especially for higher income earning jobs. More than 60% of college graduates are women. Women outnumber male graduates in medical school as well. Do not think for one minute that the slow decline of no fault was to protect men. With more and more women having to fork over half their 401ks and pay alimony, the laws must now change!

63daddy · 2026-02-13T19:15:47+00:00

I echo nrverma

The problem isn’t with no fault divorce, the problem is marriage and divorce laws favor women, women often making out very well in a divorce. As long as this financial incentive exists, women will seek divorce as a means of acquiring wealth, whether it’s no fault divorce or fault based divorce.

Fault based divorce doesn’t mean women won’t file for a divorce as it means to acquire a man’s wealth, it just means women will have to accuse their husbands of assault, harassment, cheating, etc. as a means of achieving that divorce. Encouraging women to accuse husbands of those things is not an improvement.

FluffyCategory11 · 2026-02-13T20:13:24+00:00

No-fault divorce is a good thing. People change over time and sometimes that leads to incompatibilities that no one is at fault for. Sometimes people get married too young or rush into it in a new relationship, and it turns out to be a terrible decision that wasn’t really thought out.

Sometimes people show their true colors only after they get a ring. Ever hear that old joke, if you like sex then don’t get married? The essence of that joke is the very real notion that people will pretend to be someone they’re not in order to get you hooked (the pretend sex freak as referenced in the joke, or any number of other mistruths about themselves while dating). Would something like this be valid when applying for a divorce? I can see it now: “Your honor, we haven’t had sex in over a year” / the female judge: “sex isn’t a need, divorce denied!”

What needs to change is how divorces are handled. Just because you’re married doesn’t mean your wife should be entitled to half of everything you own and continued alimony payments. Feminists fought for equality, they can work their asses off to survive after a separation just like we have always done instead of leeching off of men’s success.

WeEatBabies · 2026-02-13T21:09:49+00:00

F. no fault divorce, but further more, f. marriages!!!!

Do not get married! Do not get common-law married by cohabiting! Do not father any kids!

Let feminists pay their own bills!!!

h1ghpriority06 · 2026-02-13T21:42:28+00:00

No fault divorce only makes sense when no kids are involved and the parties wouldn't be damaged if they split things 50/50

Title	Bill allowing couples to opt out of no-fault divorce, advances in Iowa Senate
Author	International-Call76
Upvotes	122
Comments	17
Date	February 13, 2026 6:22 PM UTC (5 months ago)
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