I found that upsetting. To the average American, and the average Waukesha County person, the fee is not a big deal, but to these people it can make a difference. Gates went to Gundrum and sought the change in state law to promote marriage. Gundrum agreed counties should not be in the business of discouraging marriage. It is a disincentive to getting married.
Most people have enough costs, and here's another one.
That would prevent newly married couples from underwriting costs for divorcing couples, Gundrum said. Journal Sentinel Inc. All rights reserved.