Show I Divorce T 1 4 By DR FRANK CRANE Judge Ben Lindsey calls calIs' attention to the fact that in most countries an action of divorce Is de deficIent de- de deficient If there is collusion between the two parties In other words if a man and his wife both see that tha t further continuance of their their- marriage relation Is Impossible the judge will not grant them a divorce One must make charges and the other defend them The question arisse Why if there can be mar marriage marriage mar mar- only by mutual consent and willingness does not the same mutual consent secure divorce Why must there be a a. contest over the tho matter On all sides it ft is I recognized that divorce Is a sort of calamity a breaking down of the marriage institution But if this calamity occurs occur why should I not both parties be allowed to recognize it ft admit it it and secure the amicably and not have a contest I A at law in case speaking English countries is a curious affair It does not seem to be an Inquiry as to the facts Lawyers are hired on both sides and the judge is the umpire just as a man would be beat beat be at a cock fight Judge Lindsey is in favor r of a court t taking king cognizance cognizance cog cog- of the facts alleged by both parties and ar arranging arranging ar- ar ir- ir ranging the matter himself without the contest of attorneys s There are those who think that this would be I Ithe the better way If the marriage contract is to be dissolved should it not be done by by- bya a fair fall and impartial im im- im impartial partial tribunal after atter a clear statement of the facts without having the case wrangled d over and be besmirched besmirched be- be smirched by sensational charges Copyright 1927 1921 McClure Newspaper Syndicate A. A |