We need a grand dialogue about what our new moral direction ought to be. Such dialogues do lead to a change in direction as we have recently witnessed in other areas, from the way we treat the environment to our growing consensus about the need to scale back government. There are several legislative items that can nourish such dialogues, send a message, and advance the needed cultural changes. Any remaining assets may be divided between the two parents. This would also discourage many from rushing into divorce.
Many churches require couples to undergo pre-marital counseling.