The People’s Republic of Berkeley does it again. (It is jovially nicknamed People’s Republic of Berkeley because the city council behave and act as if they are an independent nation.)
They are going to pass a law legalizing polyamory. They say:
The proposed regulations would shield people living in “diverse family structures” — including multi-partner families — from being discriminated against while seeking housing, patronizing local businesses or using government services.
Polyamory, the practice of having more than one long-term romantic partner, is having a cultural moment.
Since I have nothing else to do, I was thinking on the following lines.
What if a person dies without a will? His several spouses will be fighting for his wealth. Which one the court will decide as a real spouse?
Who gets the surviving social security benefits?
Is it between men and woman having several romantic partners? OR does it include several romantic partners of just men only or female only?
Polyamorous is having multiple partners. How many? Is there a limit?
Are they going to establish counseling centers as to how to handle nagging from several partners?
Will health insurance companies cover all the spouses?
Divorce lawyers will have a field day.
But look at the bright side. More than one hand to cook, clean, and take care of the kids. Also, instead of one income to take care of the expenses or double income, it will now be multiple income for the household.
Do you have any question or thoughts?
Berkeley’s set to legalize polyamory! And so the WILL fights begin 'I was his real favorite!' Social security? Good luck splitting that check...lol
ReplyDeleteThsnks for your comments Swarna. Let us enjoy the court case tamasha
DeleteSocial security is simple. The law says your spouse should have been married for 10 years or more. And whoever he names in soc sec application, they are the only one get survivor soc sec benefit
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments seema.
DeleteThe court will decide the WILL based on marital relationship (first spouse legally married) ----this is what will happen. Unless, he created some living trust, court will not interfere. No probate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments seema.
DeleteI think, it will take a long time to implement such a law - consider the number of clauses and possibilities they'll have to consider!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Rajesh.
DeleteMy God, imagine each of the romantic partners having two or more partners within the knowledge of others and the hassles in meeting the expectations of all.
ReplyDeleteIf they get children inadvertently from different, the confusion gets confounded by legitimizing , let alone matters relating to bequest. Secretive ‘ chinna veedus’seem
working well !!
Thanks for your comments Anonymous. If you had given your name it would have been easier for me to give you proper credit.
DeleteThere is nothing like our Indian monogamy culture. North India has already been influenced by the western culture very much. Has Berkley been attracted by Arabian culture
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Gowri. Want to remind you about Kannadasan remarks about his friend who had manaivi, thunaivi, inavi. And he added a new word for fourth as pinaivi.
DeleteFor those who are not Tamil speaking...those 4 words are wife, spouse, associated, bonded. Just a rough transition. Not exact.
DeleteNo doubt the law will be passed and implemented sooner than later. But nothing like Indian jurisprudence and culture.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Sakthidharan.
DeleteThis is indeed interesting. I believe in social evolution. Everything changes with time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Pradeep.
DeleteWill have social, economic and legal impact.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Anita. Yes.
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